Indiana Farm Bureau sets policy priorities supporting farmers and ag investment in 2026
Indiana Farm Bureau’s president says members are focused on implementing policies that support the state’s ag industry in 2026. Randy Kron says the organization is encouraging investments in agriculture. “There’s a lot more opportunities off the farm than there is on the […]
A wind-blown moderation of temperatures gets underway across much of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, very cold weather lingers in the Great Lakes States and the Ohio Valley, with sub-0°F temperatures noted early today in portions of both regions. Across Illinois, […]
A thaw ahead for much of the Heartland; a quiet early-Winter pattern for some
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 across the nation’s northern tier. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal […]
Data centers have Farmers Union members concerned
The rapid development of data centers has Wisconsin Farmers Union members hoping for restrictions to protect farmland and natural resources. President Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield delegates passed new policy […]
Digesting light supply and demand report
The USDA released its December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates last week, and Compeer Financial ag economist Dr. Megan Roberts says there wasn’t much in the way of significant […]
Indiana Farm Bureau members remain concerned about trade, E-15 moving into 2026
Indiana Farm Bureau members are outlining their top policy concerns as they prepare for the 2026 crop year. District 3 director Jon Sparks says farmers want trade, not aid. “It’s […]
First case of HPAI detected in Wisconsin dairy herd
Wisconsin has been able to prevent high path avian influenza in its dairy herds, until now. This weekend, Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski confirmed the […]
Culp to serve another term as INFB vice president
Indiana Farm Bureau’s vice president will continue to serve the state’s members for another term. Jasper County farmer Kendell Culp has defeated opponent Kevin Underwood of Tippecanoe County. He says growing membership remains […]
Nebraska ag groups warn budget shortfall could drive property taxes higher
Some Nebraska ag groups say they’re concerned that state’s $471 million budget shortfall could potentially increase property taxes for producers. Rancher Steve Sunderman is chairman of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s […]
Wisconsin grower joins ASA board
Wisconsin Soybean Association’s President says the state’s growers will continue to be well represented at the state and national level. Doug Rebout tells Brownfield Don Lutz from Scandinavia and Tanner […]