Ohio rainfall continues to delay the 2025 planting season
A northwest Ohio farmer says persistent rainfall has delayed the start of the 2025 planting season. Justin Gravatt raises corn and soybeans in Union County. “I don’t have anything planted other […]
Planting progress varies from western to eastern Minnesota
Planting progress varies widely between western and eastern Minnesota. While many corn and soybean growers in the western half of the state have been finished for a week or more, […]
Grassley supports action to protect U.S. livestock from New World Screwworm
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley supports the administration’s decision to suspend Mexican live cattle imports because of the continued northward spread of New World Screwworm. “At least on a temporary basis […]
Iowa farmer says crop conditions “excellent” in his area
A southwest Iowa farmer says crop conditions have been strong at the start of the growing season. Ray Gaesser raises soybeans and corn near Corning and says he finished planting […]
House Ag Committee ranking member says reconciliation creates challenges for a farm bill
The ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee says reconciliation, by nature, is a partisan process, and it makes getting a 5-year farm bill completed more difficult. Angie Craig represents […]
FARMER Act, back in the Senate, could strengthen safety net
Legislation has been reintroduced in the US Senate could strengthen crop insurance for farmers and provide more flexibility to risk management programs. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas says the Federal Agriculture […]
NCBA says a domestic sterile fly production facility is needed
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a domestic male sterile fly production facility is needed to combat New World screwworm. Colin Woodall says the current facility, located […]
Illinois ag looking to build Mexico partnership
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says maintaining a strong relationship with Mexico is vital for the state’s top industry. Jerry Costello says agriculture relies on strong trading […]
Ag Utilization Research Institute/Minnesota Forever Green “Flax Field Day”
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Ag Utilization Research Institute/Minnesota Forever Green “Flax Field Day” The post Ag Utilization Research Institute/Minnesota Forever Green “Flax Field Day” appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
Iowa Senate passes carbon pipeline, eminent domain legislation
The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would make it harder for companies to use eminent domain for carbon pipelines. State senators voted 27-22 Monday to send the bill […]