An opportunity for a farm bill in 2025
The Chairman of the House Ag Committee says there’s a path forward to get a farm bill this year. Glenn “GT” Thompson says right now, the goal is to move […]
Near record rainfall delays planting progress in southeast Indiana
A southeast Indiana farmer says his operation has been battling with one of the wettest Aprils on record. Tim Gauck raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and non-GMO corn in Decatur County. […]
Compeer Financial supporting fairs across multiple states
County fairs across three states are receiving a boost thanks to Compeer Financial. Karen Schieler, manager of corporate giving, says the company’s County Fair Facility Upgrade Grant Program has awarded […]
Leader of idled Iowa biodiesel plant speaks to ongoing uncertainties
The head of an Iowa-based biodiesel production facility says operations have been on-hold for several months and the situation hasn’t improved. “We’re shut down and we have been since the […]
March export demand for dairy likely shows stockpiling
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says export volumes increased to the highest monthly level for March in more than two years. The Council says the three percent increase in U.S. […]
Moving the needle on trade negotiations with China
Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and former Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the USDA, says a trade deal with China […]
Michigan Corn bullish on sustainable aviation bills
The Executive Director of the Michigan Growers Association says he’s very optimistic the state could approve sustainable aviation fuel incentives this year. Scott Piggott tells Brownfield new bipartisan, bicameral legislation […]
President Trump says trade agreement with UK is great news for American ag
President Trump says the trade deal, announced in the Oval Office today, is a huge win for American agriculture. “Dramatically increasing access for American beef, ethanol, and virtually all of […]
Timing weed control with the weather
An agronomy expert from South Dakota says farmers should prioritize weed control. Darren Hefty, co-host of Ag PhD Radio, says it’s important to get in front of problematic weeds. “Most […]
Economist says next supply and demand report may not move the market much
An ag economist doesn’t expect the next supply and demand report to have a significant impact on commodity prices. Jeff Peterson is the president of Heartland Farm Partners. “Here’s […]