Ag economy slump deepens, Rural Mainstreet Index shows
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals a continued slump in the ag economy. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the March index dropped to its lowest level since October 2025. […]
Northeast Indiana farmer weighs planting vs. moisture concerns amid drought
A northeast Indiana farmer says he’s concerned that on-going drought may impact the start of this year’s growing season. Don Wyss says it’s a toss-up when the region will […]
Northeast Indiana farmer weighs planting vs. moisture concerns amid drought
A northeast Indiana farmer says he’s concerned that on-going drought may impact the start of this year’s growing season. Don Wyss says it’s a toss-up when the region will […]
Chefs call for farm bill priorities to tackle rising food prices and farmer viability
Independent restaurant owners and chefs are encouraging lawmakers to pass a farm bill that addresses environmental and economic risks facing producers. Anne McBride of the James Beard Foundation tells Brownfield […]
Rural Minds offering free mental health resources for farmers and rural communities
The program director for Rural Minds says a new initiative is helping address mental health challenges producers face in rural communities. Carol Anderson says farmers are nearly 50 percent more […]
Coppess: Senate farm bill needs to address acreage and over-production
The director of the Gardner Agriculture Policy Program at the University of Illinois says the U.S. Senate needs to address many of the challenges facing agriculture in its version of […]
Texas rice farmer faces tough year as costs outpace prices
A farmer in South Texas says the economically challenging conditions of rice production make retirement look attractive. “Losing money isn’t sustainable.” LG Raun, a past chairman of USA Rice, says […]
China’s role in U.S. ag exports is changing long-term
A trade specialist from the Ohio State University says he’s not expecting China to return as the top U.S. ag export market, due to shifting trade patterns and increased competition. […]
Advocacy in Action with The Activate Program
In this Porkcast, we are joined by Minnesota Pork Executive Board Member and crop and livestock farmer, Brad Kluver. He tells us about the inaugural Activate Program, and says they […]
Ethanol inventories hit one year high as exports slide sharply
Ethanol stocks swelled to the largest levels in a year last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says inventories of 27.2 million barrels were the result of growth across all […]