Ag economy weighing on cash rents
The effects of the down ag economy are showing up in the land market. “Not so much optimism at the moment, to be honest. I hate to be that way, […]
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USMCA remains vital for American agriculture despite trade concerns
A trade expert with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement is crucial for American agriculture. Kent Bacus, Executive Director, Government Affairs, says the USMCA has been […]
NPPC: Producer-led efforts are strengthening U.S. pork industry against emerging disease threats
The director of animal health for the National Pork Producers Council says a producer-driven effort is working to reduce the impact of disease outbreaks. Anna Forseth says research through the National Swine Health […]
Agent urges farmers to add Revenue Protection in 2026
A crop insurance agent says producers should consider extra risk protection this year. Justin Thompson with Dayspring Agency, located in western Nebraska, says row-crop farmers often overlook revenue protection. “They […]
Unseasonably mild on the Plains; more seasonal weather covers the eastern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, snow showers are developing east of the Mississippi River in conjunction with an approaching cold front. Chilly and increasingly breezy conditions in the eastern Corn Belt […]
Cattle futures see more gains ahead of week’s direct trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed higher, supported by the tight market ready numbers, getting ready for the week’s direct cash business. Contracts did close below the […]
Transportation costs adding pressure to farmers, expert says
An ag transportation expert says maintaining a reliable and efficient supply chain is critical as pressures mount across agriculture. “There’s a lot of stress among farmers,” said Mike Steenhoek with […]
IPWA–IEF partnership aims to strengthen poultry welfare education worldwide
The International Poultry Welfare Alliance and International Egg Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen poultry welfare training around the world. Elena Myhre with the International Poultry Welfare […]
Iowa soybean leaders eye 45Z guidance, EPA action to boost biofuel demand
Biofuels policy was a focus of the Iowa Soybean Association’s Farm Forward Conference. Iowa Soybean Association president Tom Adam says the U.S. Treasury’s proposed guidance on the 45Z tax credit […]