Iowa cattle leaders eye strong demand, legislative issues in 2026
The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says many of the state’s producers are optimistic heading into 2026. Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield that was the sentiment at this month’s Iowa […]
Callahan, other ag nominees confirmed by Senate
The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed a package of President Trump’s nominees for administrative positions, which included some key agricultural appointments. Julie Callahan was confirmed as the next chief ag […]
Asian Copperleaf identified in Illinois
A professor of weed sciences at the University of Illinois has confirmed the presence of Asian copperleaf in the northwestern part of the state. Aaron Hager says little is known […]
Lawmakers press ag committee leaders on specialty crop aid
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are asking U.S. House and Senate Ag Committee leaders to ensure specialty crop growers get immediate and fair relief from the USDA. USDA has set […]
A wide-range of temperatures across Heartland; fair save for Great Lakes area snow showers
Across the Corn Belt, a shot of cold air trails a departing cold front. Friday morning’s minimum temperatures fell below 0°F as far south as northern Iowa. Early Friday, snow […]
A thaw ahead for most of the Heartland; a quiet, early-winter pattern for some, not all
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal conditions […]
Cattle futures lower ahead of USDA’s On Feed numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, watching direct business develop and ahead of Friday’s On Feed numbers from the USDA. February live cattle close d$1.15 […]
Cattle producers urged to understand working capital position
A financial officer for Farm Credit Services of America says cattle producers need to know what their working capital is. Cody Griffin tells Brownfield, “In times like these, we’ve got […]
A bridge to break-even
A professor at the University of Illinois says the Trump administration’s announced Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is expected to help many farmers get back to break even. Nick Paulsen tells […]
Wide basis and rising costs shaping 2026 crop decisions in northeast Nebraska
A northeast Nebraska farmer says market uncertainty is making it harder to plan for 2026. Adam Boeckenhauer says he won’t be shifting to more soybean acres because of demand concerns. […]