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 […]
New Year brings Trump administration’s farmer aid program, but questions remain
Farmer aid is coming from the Trump administration in the New Year. The USDA released some details about the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments this week, but Ben Brown with […]
Milk futures up, cash dairy steady to higher at midweek
Milk futures closed higher and cash dairy finished steady to higher Wednesday. January Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 13 cents higher at $15.35. February up […]
Soybeans recover some losses as corn gives back some gains
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade continues to monitor the mostly favorable crop weather in South America. CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil is out […]
USDA partners with Michigan State University to centralize new farmer resources
USDA and Michigan State University Extension are launching new resources for beginning farmers. Michigan State University Extension Educator Jon LaPorte tells Brownfield, “We’ve been focusing on centralizing all of our […]