Feenstra sees bipartisan momentum building on farm bill
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic farm bill negotiations are becoming more bipartisan. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra says passing a bill out of committee was a […]
New National FFA Conference is helping build ag workforce pipeline
The National FFA Organization is helping members explore in-demand career opportunities within the ag industry. Bryce Winchester, a member of the the Neosha FFA Chapter in Missouri recently attended the Next Gen […]
NGFA: Updating USMCA could ease costly grain export delays
The head of the National Grain and Feed Association says a 16-year renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement would be a huge win for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Mike Seyfert says […]
R-CALF USA urges Congress to take action on M-COOL
The CEO of R-CALF USA says Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling is needed sooner rather than later. Bill Bullard tells Brownfield, “About 80% of beef is produced by the four […]
Middle East conflict squeezing farmers on multiple fronts
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says the conflict in the Middle East is financially impacting farmers that are already facing tight margins or negative returns. Gary […]
Farm economy struggles persist despite aid, strong livestock prices
An ag economist says U.S. farmers and ranchers are searching for positive news. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says weakness in the farm sector has been increasing. “A positive would […]
Pleasant Spring weather for most of the Heartland; unsettled to the north, northwest
Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather follows a brief cool spell. In fact, Monday’s high temperatures will reach 80°F or higher across much of Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri. […]
A seasonally active pattern continues for many; somewhat days ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures between the Rockies and the Mississippi River, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in the […]
Getting Ahead of Weeds
Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Dennis Holland says preemergent weed control is an important topic for growers. He tells Brownfield that controlling weeds before they emerge is imperative for farmers […]
Soybeans and corn lower on Friday
Soybeans closed lower, giving back some of the gains from earlier in the week. The market remains very sensitive to any trade news, especially as it relates to China. Soybean […]