Another weekly, annual rise in broiler sets, placements
2026 broiler hatchery numbers continue to surpass the 2025 pace, pointing to a year-to-year rise in chicken production. The USDA says 253.405 million broiler-type eggs were in incubation, an increase […]
Specialty crop groups push for aid after U.S. House leaves farmers out of funding bills
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance leaders say they are disappointed to see farmer assistance left out of U.S. House funding bills released this week. “It’s not just the growers, it’s […]
Minnesota farmers voice frustration over USDA report at MN Ag Expo
Farmers attending the MN Ag Expo in southern Minnesota are airing grievances following last week’s USDA supply and demand report. Goodhue County corn and soybean grower Les Anderson says the […]
MAHA and production agriculture at crossroads
The Make America Healthy Again movement and production agriculture may be at a pivotal crossroads. Alexandra Dunn, president and CEO of CropLife America, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval […]
MAHA and production agriculture at crossroads
The Make America Healthy Again movement and production agriculture may be at a pivotal crossroads. Alexandra Dunn, president and CEO of CropLife America, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval […]
NCGA says year-round E15 left out of congressional package
The National Corn Growers Association says it’s disappointed that legislation authorizing a higher blend of ethanol wasn’t included in the latest round of Congressional spending bills. Lesly McNitt, vice president […]
Rise in high-blend biofuel use in modern equipment
The director of market development with Missouri Soybeans says more companies are using higher blend renewable fuels in equipment. Matt Amick tells Brownfield several engine manufacturers are using up to […]
IPPA’s Frazer says producer morale strong amid profitable stretch
The new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says the pork industry should capitalize on the current era of profitability. Dean Frazer tells Brownfield the morale of U.S. pork […]
Fordyce optimistic about timeline for farmer assistance
The USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the department is on track to deliver relief payments to row crop farmers next month. Richard Fordyce says he’s optimistic about […]
Corn leaders call E15 vote ‘now or never’ for farmers
An ag economist says the need for government payments will keep growing if policymakers don’t support avenues for new corn demand. Decision Innovation Solutions Chief Economist David Miller says corn […]