Farmers feeling the impact from high fertilizer prices
A fertilizer market expert says high prices are having an impact on farmers. Josh Linville is with StoneX Group and says, “They aren’t dealing with it well. This is already […]
Nebraska lawmakers debate updates to state brand law
A bill currently being debated in the Nebraska legislature could update the state’s decades-old brand law. The bill, introduced by state senator Teresa Ibach, would lower the brand inspection fee […]
Midwest farmland market solid
A farm real estate specialist says the farmland market is solid despite uncertainties in the ag economy. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says he expects higher land prices […]
Recent moisture improves conditions for spring planting in southeast Nebraska
A southeast Nebraska farmer says recent moisture has brought a little optimism ahead of spring planting. Logan Bredemeier tells Brownfield winter snowfall and rain from last night’s thunderstorms have improved […]
Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to ban lab-grown protein
Nebraska state lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ban the manufacturing and sale of lab-grown protein. State senator Barry DeKay of Niobrara introduced the bill at the request of […]
USDA announces disaster assistance in six Illinois counties
The USDA has announced disaster assistance in six Illinois counties due to a severe weather outbreak on February 14th, 2025. Producers in Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Massac, Pope and Pulaski Counties […]
School meal funding emphasized during Senate’s whole milk hearing
A food service director says funding school meal programs is the best use of federal dollars. During Tuesday’s Senate Ag Committee’s hearing, Michigan’s Dan Gorman testified about federal school meal […]
Indiana property taxes are a two-fold issue
An Indiana State Senator says the current property tax relief bill could provide much-needed assistance to the state’s farmers. Southern Indiana farmer Daryl Schmitt says rising tax rates have put […]
Prop 12 causing uncertainty for pork producers
Proposition 12 continues to create challenges for U.S. pork producers. Minnesota pig farmer Todd Selvik says California’s animal confinement law has caused uncertainty for the industry. “You’ve got some farms […]
Tornado puts successful twist on farm business model
The winds of change have helped a Wisconsin farm family build a strong business model… literally. Edward Smith, his son, and young grandson operate Prairie Dairy Inc. The farm has […]