House ag chair still eyes fast track for Farm Bill 2.0
The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says he’s confident a Farm Bill 2.0 can move quickly in the U.S. House this year. “I’m hoping to get that on […]
Indiana farmers focus on ROI as input costs remain elevated ahead of 2026 crop year
A group of Indiana farmers say the current state of the ag economy is playing a role in their cost management decisions for 2026. Hendricks County farmer David Hardin says it’s […]
Kansas Farm Bureau weighs policy changes affecting farmers, ranchers
The Kansas Farm Bureau says state lawmakers are considering several policy changes that could impact the growth of the state’s ag industry. Claudia Hissong, assistant director for state affairs, says […]
New World screwworm detections in Mexico prompt renewed focus on border safeguards
New World screwworm has continued its move northward. Buck Wehrbein is the president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “We’re certainly afraid it’s going to get here,” he says. “And that’s going to be a […]
Naig runs again for Iowa Agriculture post as Democrats enter race
Mike Naig is seeking a third term as Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture. In a statement, Naig said his focus as secretary has always been on delivering results for Iowa. Among […]
Low grain prices could push farmers to plant more alfalfa
Tight corn and soybean margins could push some acres to alfalfa in 2026. Dale Leslein is a hay specialist based in eastern Iowa. “From what I’m hearing from the many […]
New uses of soybeans bringing long-term sustainability
Investing in diversification. Todd Main, the director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), says one way to protect soybean growers from ongoing trade uncertainties is to find […]
Purdue College of Agriculture eliminates its ASEC Department and Agricultural Communication major
Purdue University has eliminated its Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication. In a statement to alumni, the College of Agriculture says the move was made because of a new […]
Recent severe winter weather could further impact ag transportation system
The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says Winter Storm Fern could impact the efficiency of the U.S. supply chain for weeks to come. Mike Steenhoek says cold temperatures […]
Unseasonably cold for many from the Corn Belt, eastern Plains into the deep southern U.S.
Across the Corn Belt, a disturbance crossing the Great Lakes region is producing some snow showers. Very cold, blustery conditions prevail throughout the Corn Belt, with Tuesday morning’s minimum temperatures […]