Solar leases offering long-term income option for retiring farmers
A land acquisition manager with Aggreko Energy Transition Solutions says the slumping ag economy is bringing increased interest in using farmland for solar projects. Manny Uzcategui tells Brownfield, “People tend […]
Farmers weigh how to use Trump administration bridge payments
Some ag producers are determining how they’ll use the recently announced bridge payment to improve their bottom lines. Eastern Nebraska farmer Mike Tomes says financial pressure has been mounting for […]
Ohio Farm Bureau says long-term support needed as farmers continue to face policy uncertainty
Ohio Farm Bureau’s senior director of state and national policy says farmers needs long-term support as the ag industry continues to face uncertainty heading into 2026. Brad Bales says the […]
More than 2.5 million acres of farmland now enrolled in the H2Ohio program
New data from the Ohio Department of Agriculture shows more than 2.5 million acres of farmland are currently enrolled in the H2Ohio program across the state. Director Brian Baldridge says the continued growth has helped reduce nutrient runoff […]
New CAUV legislation could improve the program for Ohio farmers
Ohio Farm Bureau members want more clarity when it comes to land evaluation under the state’s Calculated Agricultural Use Value program. Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis says new proposed legislation in the state legislature […]
Illinois senator says agriculture must expand coalition for estate tax reform
An Illinois state senator says agriculture needs to keep up its push for estate tax relief at the state level. Mahomet Republican Chapin Rose tells Brownfield, “This is not a […]
“Several holes in the boat:” Iowa farmer doubts impact of bridge aid
An Iowa farmer who serves on the United Soybean Board is still concerned about margins despite the government’s plan to issue bridge payments in early 2026. Brent Renner grows corn […]
Farmers turning to technology amid rising security concerns
The CEO of Tactacam says new data shows on-farm thefts are on the rise. Jeff Peel says nearly 39% of farmers have experienced equipment theft or tampering. “It’s not just […]
Active winter pattern could boost drought recovery in the Corn Belt
An ag meteorologist says an active winter weather pattern could go a long way for improving drought conditions in parts of the Corn Belt. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought […]
Not many changes to Brazil corn, soybean estimates by CONAB
Brazil’s equivalent to the USDA made minor adjustments to its soybean and corn production projections. CONAB now has Brazil’s bean crop at 177.124 million tons, 0.3% below November due to […]