USDA to announce Farmer Bridge Assistance payment rates next week
The Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation at the USDA says payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will be announced next week. Richard Fordyce says acreage data […]
Protecting farmer access to crop protection tools remains a priority for the Modern Ag Alliance in 2026
The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says protecting farmer access to crop protection tools remains a top priority in 2026. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson says the organization is working on […]
Wisconsin farmer pleased with no till results
A southern Wisconsin farmer has been expanding his no-till practices to help soil health, reduce labor, and save on fuel. Phil O’Leary farms near Janesville, and he tells Brownfield some […]
Pre-report estimates show cattle on feed down nearly 2% year-over-year
The USDA pulled back on its cattle slaughter projections in its latest Supply and Demand report. Charley Martinez is an ag economist at the University of Tennessee says that could […]
U.S. ethanol production notches another all-time high
U.S. ethanol production has reached record levels for the fourth time this year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.031 million barrels per day last week, rising 26,000 […]
Ag economist sees limited cost relief for producers
An ag economist says the current price environment is putting the squeeze on farmers. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State University says there aren’t many options to lower costs and doesn’t […]
University of Illinois economist expects low, steady commodity prices in 2026
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says he expects commodity prices to remain low and stable in 2026. Joe Janzen says trade uncertainties and a large U.S. corn […]
Community partnership with the South Bend Cubs brings pork to families in need across Indiana
The director of communications for Indiana Pork says a partnership with a minor league baseball team is helping provide local food banks with much-needed protein. Jeanette Merritt says the organization donated more than 2,000 […]
Southeast Minnesota farmer says soil health practices are paying dividends
A southeast Minnesota farmer says conservation practices are paying off. Tom Cotter began using cover crops and reducing tillage in the late 1990’s. “When you treat soil healthy and treat […]
Balancing Yield Goals and Farm Input Costs
Farmers are already starting to make plans for the 2026 growing season. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Iowa-based Channel technical agronomist Lauren Botine discusses how farmers can utilize […]