Don’t wait until April 15th to make ARC and PLC decisions
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says farmers shouldn’t wait until the deadline to enroll in risk management programs. Nick Paulson says considering this year’s commodity price expectations […]
Nebraska farmer still faces long road of recovery from 2022 wildfire
A Southwest Nebraska farmer is still recovering from a 2022 wildfire. Jan TenBensel tells Brownfield the fire damage is unlike anything he’s ever seen. “That fire burned so hot it […]
Purdue Ag Week is helping local communities fight food insecurity
The Purdue Ag Week Task Force packed a record number of meals during this year’s Hammer Down Hunger event to help fight food insecurity across the state. Marnie Schwartzkopf is the […]
Soybean growers brace for short and long-term trade war impacts
The American Soybean Association is concerned about how trade retaliation will impact farmer viability. Director of Government Affairs Virginia Houston tells Brownfield Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans have increased to about […]
Some farm expansions happening despite down economy
An agricultural banker says some farm operations are borrowing for expansions despite the down farm economy and higher interest rates. Roger Sinkula with Nicolet National Bank tells Brownfield much of […]
NCBA optimistic tariffs will help level the playing field for U.S. beef
The head lobbyist for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says he’s optimistic the President’s tariff announcement will level the playing field for U.S. beef on the global market. Ethan Lane […]
Planning for tar spot
An agronomist with AgriGold says many farmers have tar spot on their mind. Brian Weihmeir, who covers central Illinois, says the yield robbing corn disease is at the forefront of […]
Farmers gaining interest in short-stature corn
There could be another uptick in short-stature corn acreage this year. Stine Seed CEO Myron Stine says more farmers are talking about growing short corn. “Our definition of short-stature corn […]
Nebraska FFA members give back by packaging meals for kids in need
Teaming up to provide meals for 400 children statewide. Nearly 800 Nebraska FFA members took part in an event with Meals for the Heartland during this year’s 97th state convention. […]
Sec. Rollins, ethanol industry express need for E15 year-round
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains committed to finding a permanent solution for year-round E15. “What our farmers and ranchers stand for is how we truly save […]