Waiting on dry conditions to resume planting
A farmer in north-central Missouri says he’d like to have a break in the consistent rains to finish soybean planting. “We shut down operations on Easter weekend and haven’t been […]
Naig touts E15 waiver, says more work needs to be done
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the recent E15 summertime waiver gives producers and retailers some short-term certainty. “It does allow everyone nationwide to have access to what we already […]
Farmer sentiment improves despite ongoing trade concerns
Farmer sentiment has improved despite ongoing trade concerns in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says respondents remain optimistic the outcomes of President Trump’s […]
Midwest farmland sales surging
A farm real estate specialist says the recent surge in Iowa’s farmland market is similar to trends in other Midwestern states. Jim Rothermich is the vice president of Iowa Appraisal […]
Farmers tackle purple henbit
An agronomist in South Dakota says many Midwestern fields are blanketed in the color purple this spring. Darren Hefty, who is a co-host of Ag PhD Radio, says those flower-looking […]
MMPA says milk quality & safety are essential
The head of Michigan Milk Producers Association says USDA staff reductions won’t stop food safety efforts throughout the supply chain. Joe Diglio tells Brownfield, “While there might be maybe some less […]
USDA budget proposal gets mixed reviews
U.S. Senators have mixed reviews on President Trump’s 2026 budget proposal, which if realized, would cut 18% of federal spending at the USDA. At a Senate Ag Appropriations Subcommittee hearing […]
Reconciliation pivotal in farm bill discussions
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says she’s gravely concerned about the effects of ongoing budget reconciliation efforts in Congress. Nikki Budzinski, an Illinois Democrat, says this week’s […]
AFBF economist says off-farm income is keeping farmers going
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says off-farm income is helping keep U.S. farming operations afloat. Danny Munch says a recent Market Intel Report shows 98% of farms […]
Ethanol exports strong during March
U.S. ethanol exports surged from February to March. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 195.8 million gallons were up 41% on the month and 23% on the year. […]