New H-2A processing could lead to delays
An ag attorney says farmers utilizing the H-2A guest worker program could see significant delays with new immigration requirements at U.S. Consulates. Arkansas-based William L. Mencer says every worker now […]
Farmer says H-2A program has uncertain future for her operation
A farmer in eastern Kansas says rising labor costs tied to a federal visa program may not be financially sustainable for her operation. Lavell Winsor says wages for H-2A guest […]
Dry conditions expand in parts of central U.S.
A climatologist says some areas of the Corn Belt saw some expansion of dry conditions over the last week. Lindsay Johnson with the National Drought Mitigation Center says most of […]
Current ag climate calls for farm bill
A northern Illinois farmer says he has numerous concerns about the state of the ag industry. Scott Brenner, who raises 1100 dairy cows and row crops in Carroll and Stephenson […]
Federal crop insurance coverage gets an update for 2026
A crop insurance specialist says federal crop insurance will expand coverage and subsidy levels for crop farmers starting in 2026. Rob Fronning with AgCountry Farm Credit Services says subsidy levels […]
Farmers take a closer look at ag tech
Farmers from across Missouri are learning more about tech and ways to improve profitability at the Ag Innovation Showcase. “If you’re not keeping up, you’re losing out.” Missouri Soybean Association […]
Crop insurance payments to impact net farm income
An ag economist says he’s expecting larger crop insurance payments in 2026. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State University says lower commodity prices are likely to continue. “But, I think we’re […]
Indiana farmland values reach record highs in 2025
Indiana farmland values have climbed to a record high in 2025, according to the annual Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey. Purdue University ag economist Michael Langemeier says the 3 […]
Residue management can help farmers boost yields in 2026
A crop researcher at the University of Illinois says residue management can help farmers boost yields in 2026. Connor Sible says the strategy can be utilized on no-till systems or […]
Cattle, hog futures mixed Thursday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, watching the direct markets and waiting for Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. Ahead of that report, placement of cattle […]
