Illinois Farm Bureau president says cattle producers need stable, transparent markets amid import debate
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization’s membership is worried about recent developments in the cattle industry. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County, tells Brownfield, “I […]
Iowa Congressman calls for emergency aid, expanded markets for farmers
A U.S. Congressman suggests while farmers aren’t seeking bailouts, emergency federal assistance is needed. Iowa Republican Zach Nunn says expanding market access would be ideal. “That’s both internationally, as the […]
Southeast Minnesota farmer calls yields good, “not great”
A southeast Minnesota farm family is nearing the finish line on harvest. Brennen Toquam of Blooming Prairie says it’s been a good fall. “Really good, honestly. We had a few […]
Ukraine expands crop production despite ongoing war
An ag economist says farmers in Ukraine have started to expand crop production despite the on-going war with Russia. Antonina Broyaka with Kansas State University says the country’s exports are […]
Land rents aren’t changing much
An agricultural land expert says land rents for 2026 are stable. Colton Lacina with Farmers National Company says his firm manages annual leases on five thousand farms across twenty-nine states, […]
Research ties rising farm wages to growing dependence on ag imports
Researchers say the cost of farm labor is directly linked to the amount of fresh produce the U.S. imports. Michigan State University ag labor specialist Zach Rutledge has been analyzing the correlation […]
New FarmPath program aims to build sustainability and business skills for young farmers
The executive director of the Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems says the next generation of agriculture will be better equipped thanks to the launch of FarmPath. Ann Steensland […]
Farm Bureau: Trump likely to keep using tariffs
A government affairs director says tariffs will likely remain part of President Trump’s trade strategy, regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court decision. Dave Salmonsen with the American Farm Bureau Federation […]
Farm coach: profitability still possible for farmers with strong management practices
A farm business management coach says it’s still possible for farmers to be profitable and reduce losses in challenging times. Bret Oelke with Innovus Agra says profitability comes down to […]
Cattle futures limit down at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were limit down on fund liquidation and technical weakness. The market continues to digest the administration’s talk of an eventual reopening […]