USDA sets December 19 deadline for acreage reporting in $12 billion assistance program
USDA officials say the Trump administration’s $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program will base crop payments on planted acres reported to the Farm Service Agency. Undersecretary for Farm Production and […]
USDA sets December 19 deadline for acreage reporting in $12 billion assistance program
USDA officials say the Trump administration’s $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program will base crop payments on planted acres reported to the Farm Service Agency. Undersecretary for Farm Production and […]
Temps in a wide-range across the Heartland; an active early-Winter pattern continues for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across the central and southern High Plains and the western U.S., while colder-than-normal conditions will prevail […]
New research examines soil phosphorus and potasium requirements
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin are studying old and new data to re-evaluate recommendations for phosphorus and potassium application rates on corn and soybeans, and they’ve found some minor […]
Illinois Farm Bureau members elect new president
There’s a new leader of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB). “The winner of the presidential election is Phillip Nelson.” LaSalle County farmer Phillip Nelson is once again president of the […]
Illinois Ag Director: Aid offers temporary relief, market access offers sustainability
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says Monday’s announced $11 billion bridge payment helps farmers, but it’s not a long-term solution. “Anything helps, but I don’t believe that […]
New health plans coming to MOFB in 2026
Missouri Farm Bureau will start taking applications for its new health plans in the New Year. “This has been a need that has been a long time coming.” It took […]
Missouri Farm Bureau members work on policy priorities
More than 500 Missouri Farm Bureau members are setting policy priorities for the year at the annual meeting. Vice President Todd Hays says grassroots ag policy development is one of […]
U.S. gives China more time on soybean purchase commitments
A market analyst says the U.S. is giving China more time to fulfill its soybean purchase commitments. Greg McBride, director of brokerage for Allendale, says China originally committed to buying […]
Minnesota cattle feeder says margins are thinner than they appear
A southwest Minnesota cattle feeder suggests margins are surprisingly thin. Ryan Vos, who along with his family feed about 200 head near Hadley, says cattle purchased in 2024 provided a […]