USTR plans to address agricultural disputes in USMCA review
The U.S. Trade Representative says unresolved agricultural issues remain a top priority in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Ambassador Jamieson Greer recently told lawmakers improving market access for U.S. dairy products will […]
November egg numbers down on year, placements vary by type
U.S. egg supplies should remain tight in the near-term, but there are some signs of expansion. The USDA says 8.692 billion eggs were produced in November 2025, a dip of […]
Snowfall deceiving as Midwest drought concerns linger
The Illinois state climatologist says a snowy start to winter and a Christmas warm-up could help ease the lingering effects of the fall drought in the Midwest. Dr. Trent Ford […]
USDA: November cattle placements, marketings well below a year ago
The USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report shows big year-to-year drops for placements and marketings. Placements into U.S. feedlots during November 2025 were the lowest since this series of reports […]
Economist says trade tensions with China in 2025 could have lasting impacts on U.S. ag exports
A trade policy expert at Ohio State University says the trade disruptions with China this year could have lasting impacts on U.S. ag exports. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield, “This year’s […]
Nebraska Farm Bureau urges flexibility in potential 2026 water regulations
The Nebraska Farm Bureau says any state water regulations that could be introduced in 2026 should have flexibility for producers. Senior legislative director Bruce Riecker says the Governor’s Water Quantity […]
Congressional debate over ACA tax credits could impact one in four farmers
A member of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform says the ongoing debate in Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits will directly impact many […]
A look ahead at the 2026 Fort Wayne Farm Show
The 2026 Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 13-15 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. AUDIO: Dan Slowinski, Fort Wayne Farm Show Director […]
Ag economist: USMCA uncertainty could be a negotiating strategy
An ag economist says he’s watching how the Trump administration reviews the U.S. Canada Mexico Trade Agreement. Allen Featherstone with Kansas State University with says the Trump administration has hinted […]
Rural Mainstreet Economy expands in December
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals the rural economy has climbed above growth neutral for just the second time in 2025. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss tells Brownfield rural bank […]