New avian influenza case confirmed in Wisconsin
Map: USDA map of commercial flocks affected with H5N1 avian influenza as of 12/9/2025 A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Wisconsin. Department of Agriculture, […]
U.S. corn ending stocks a little lower, still above 2 billion bushels
The USDA tightened the balance sheet for corn while leaving soybean and wheat ending stocks unchanged. The corn carryout for the current marketing year is now seen at 2.029 billion […]
Smith says tariffs have prompted concessions in global ag trade
Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says he’s cautiously optimistic about the long-term outlook for agriculture trade. He tells Brownfield while he’s not a supporter of tariffs, they’ve brought countries to the […]
NGFA says USMCA review is an opportunity to strengthen the agreement
One ag group says next year’s review of the U.S.- Mexico- Canada Agreement could be an opportunity to strengthen international trade. Mike Seyfert, president and CEO of the National Grain […]
USDA sets December 19 deadline for acreage reporting in $12 billion assistance program
USDA officials say the Trump administration’s $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program will base crop payments on planted acres reported to the Farm Service Agency. Undersecretary for Farm Production and […]
USDA sets December 19 deadline for acreage reporting in $12 billion assistance program
USDA officials say the Trump administration’s $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program will base crop payments on planted acres reported to the Farm Service Agency. Undersecretary for Farm Production and […]
Temps in a wide-range across the Heartland; an active early-Winter pattern continues for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across the central and southern High Plains and the western U.S., while colder-than-normal conditions will prevail […]
New research examines soil phosphorus and potasium requirements
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin are studying old and new data to re-evaluate recommendations for phosphorus and potassium application rates on corn and soybeans, and they’ve found some minor […]
Illinois Farm Bureau members elect new president
There’s a new leader of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB). “The winner of the presidential election is Phillip Nelson.” LaSalle County farmer Phillip Nelson is once again president of the […]
Illinois Ag Director: Aid offers temporary relief, market access offers sustainability
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says Monday’s announced $11 billion bridge payment helps farmers, but it’s not a long-term solution. “Anything helps, but I don’t believe that […]