Farm Bureau praises tax and bonding wins, laments missing ag bill in Minnesota
Minnesota Farm Bureau is giving mixed reviews at the conclusion of the 2026 state legislative session. President Dan Glessing tells Brownfield MFBF is disappointed legislators could not pass an agriculture […]
Indiana farmers battle wild weather swings during 2026 planting season
A central Indiana farmer says it’s been a challenging start to the 2026 planting season. Chris Eck tells Brownfield, “It’s been everything from initially in early May, it was 80 […]
Iowa farmer says fuel costs are becoming biggest expense
The jump in fuel prices is hurting the bottom line of farmers like Cordt Holub in east-central Iowa. “Certainly been the biggest question here when it comes to springtime planting […]
Illinois wheat checkoff rolls out this summer
The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state’s new wheat checkoff is just weeks from going into effect. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield… “The […]
Creative solutions emerging amid Central Plains drought
The on-going drought in the Central Plains has some producers thinking outside of the box. “It’s a heart-breaking story, but at the same time, it’s really great to see farmers, […]
Senate continues work on “skinny” farm bill
A member of the Senate Ag Committee says work is underway to craft its version of a skinny farm bill. Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska, says legislation and it […]
Efficiency takes center stage in fertilizer debate
The founder and CEO of Phospholutions says fertilizer supply challenges in the U.S. are becoming structural rather than temporary. Hunter Swisher points to The Mosaic Company’s recent decision to curtail […]
Gov. Reynolds signs bill protecting FFA, school activity absences
A new Iowa law aims to strengthen agricultural education by ensuring students aren’t penalized for participating in FFA and other school‑sponsored activities. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association CEO Bryan Whaley says Governor […]
Wet spring brings relief but also challenges for Illinois farmer
A central Illinois farmer says she’s wrapped up planting…for the first time. Heather Hampton-Knodle, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Montgomery County, says several rounds of heavy rains and […]
Welcome rains developing on the central, southern Plains; seasonally cool for many
Across the Corn Belt, Frost and Freeze Advisories are in effect early Thursday in the upper Great Lakes region, extending as far south as northern Lower Michigan, with possible adverse […]