Ohio pork producer: Prop 12 fix needs to be in the next farm bill
A north central Ohio pork producer says a federal fix for Proposition 12 needs to be included in the next farm bill. Pat Hord says the law creates additional challenges […]
Farmer not in a rush to start planting
A southeast Iowa farmer says he’s hesitant to get planting equipment in the field. Tim Meyer raises corn and soybeans in Henry County and says, “I’m not too excited. I […]
Rep. Hinson backs Trump’s trade dispute with China
Some lawmakers say President Trump’s tariff dispute with China will be good for ag producers in the long run. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she supports the president’s recent trade […]
Five plus years of dryness and climatologist says not much relief on the way
A climatologist says there’s not much relief in the forecast for ag producers who have been facing multiple years of drought conditions. Brian Fuchs is with the National Drought Mitigation […]
Uncertainty impacting multiple segments of cattle sector
The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says until recently, sale barns have been largely focused on market fundamentals. Tony Hancock says this week has been different. […]
Governors ask EPA to increase biofuel blends
Four midwestern governors are asking the U.S. EPA to increase Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026. In a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin this week, governors say the RVO for […]
Farmers first?
The executive director of the Organic Farmers Association says the Trump administration’s actions aren’t matching its messaging. “I don’t see how you put American farmers first if we’re gutting all […]
Soy-based firefighting foam looking to expand in Ohio
Photo provided by the Ohio Soybean Council. The deputy executive director of the Ohio Soybean Council says the group is working to increase the adoption of soy-based firefighting foam across […]
South Dakota FFA names new officer team
The new South Dakota State FFA President says he’s looking forward to a year serving FFA members. Tyler Strasser is a member of the Lennox-Sundstrom FFA in southeast South Dakota. […]
Don’t underestimate the value of pre-emergence weed control
An agronomist with Syngenta says good pre-emergence weed control is vital for a successful crop. Brandon Nystrom says in an early spring, farmers can use a strong foundation rate of […]