Ohio farmer reflects on 2025 crop year
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s mostly satisfied with his results from the 2025 crop year. Eric Tipton says spring planting moved quickly. “We had a pretty easy planting season […]
Analyst sees potential for higher corn and soybean prices in 2026
Despite on-going uncertainty in the ag industry, a market analyst says corn and soybean prices could move higher in 2026. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says there’s some optimism […]
Farm Bureau still pushing for Whole Milk bill
American Farm Bureau Federation is hoping legislation expanding school milk offerings will get across the finish line soon. Executive Vice President Joby Young tells Brownfield the Whole Milk for Healthy […]
Soybeans excel in 2025, agronomist says
An agronomy expert says soybean yields were a pleasant surprise across parts of the Midwest this year. BASF technical services rep Mark Storr tells Brownfield, “That was a bit of […]
Farm Bureau delegates say USDA services are essential
Delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting say it’s time the federal government considers food production as vital as the national defense. Clark Turner is a farmer and voting […]
Nationwide, year-round E15 nears reality as stakeholders advance D.C. talks
The executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association indicates year-round nationwide E15 is getting closer to reality. Brian Werner says renewable fuel and refiner stakeholders are meeting in Washington D.C. […]
Senate confirms Julie Callahan as USTR’s chief ag negotiator
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Julie Callahan as chief ag negotiator within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. President Trump nominated Callahan for the position in July. During a […]
45Z tax credits set to bring windfall to ethanol plants
Major changes to the 45Z tax credit are set to go into effect at the end of the month. Scott Irwin, ag economist at the University of Illinois, says the […]
Lillibridge encourages beginning cattle producers to start small, stay practical
A cattle producer from eastern Iowa says the industry needs more young and beginning producers. “Us older generation, we’re kind of a dying breed,” said Lance Lillibridge. Lillibridge tells Brownfield […]
Duvall urges White House to prioritize long-standing farm labor issues
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says he wants the Trump administration to tackle the on-going labor crisis. Speaking with reporters last week, Zippy Duval says it’s been […]