Ag leaders urge lawmakers to support Michigan Animal Agriculture Alliance research
Michigan livestock industry leaders are asking state lawmakers to keep funding the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture. Michigan State University AgBioResearch Director George Smith says the goal of the program […]
Farmers face rising input costs and financial pressure
A northeast Nebraska farmer says many growers are facing unprecedented financial uncertainty this spring. “We’re all in this panic and pressure mode.” Anne Meis says she’s increasingly worried about the […]
South-central Kansas farmer halfway through corn planting
A south-central Kansas farmer says a stretch of warm weather is accelerating planting progress. James Moreland, who farms near the Oklahoma border, says he started about a week ago […]
Minnesota farmer says fertilizer spike won’t disrupt spring plans
A farmer in southern Minnesota says surging fertilizer prices should not have much impact this spring. Brad Kluver grows corn and soybeans near Northfield. “Thankfully we had had a lot […]
USDA projecting lowest U.S. wheat acreage in more than a century
The USDA sees a more than 100-year low for U.S. wheat acreage in 2026. Planted area for all types of wheat is expected to be the lowest since 1919 at […]
Grassley says E15 unlikely to pass alone, targets defense package instead
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is pushing to include year-round nationwide E15 legislation in a military spending bill. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield E15 can’t pass on its own. “You’re never […]
USDA sees higher soybean acreage in 2026, lower corn, wheat
The USDA is projecting a year-to-year increase in domestic soybean acres and a cut for corn. Planted area for beans is seen at 84.7 million acres, 4% more than 2025, […]
Iran conflict causing ag logistics disruptions
The National Grain and Feed Association is closely monitoring how the conflict in Iran is impacting ag transportation and global supply chains. CEO Mike Seyfert says, “Where our focus is […]
Markets shrug off China trade probes
An ag economist says new trade probes by China’s Ministry of Commerce are unlikely to have major impacts on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Allendale’s Greg McBride says China’s action is […]
Hinson backs Fertilizer Transparency Act
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says farmers are increasingly worried about rising input costs. “They are concerned that there is some funny business happening in the fertilizer markets,” Hinson said during […]