Missouri groups ramp up hunger relief efforts through Drive to Feed Kids grants
The director of Missouri Farmers Care says there has been an increased interest in feeding local communities in Missouri this fall. Ashley McCarty says the MFC Foundation is awarding more […]
Nebraska Farm Bureau sees both challenges and promise in ag policies
The head of Nebraska Farm Bureau says the Trump Administration has been giving mixed signals, but he’s confident its committed to supporting U.S. agriculture. Mark McHargue says the plan […]
New trade frameworks offering little support for corn market
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says recently announced trade frameworks haven’t done much for the corn market. Matt Bennett tells Brownfield, “It’s probably a longer-term play when you look at corn.” […]
Three new cases of HPAI found in LaGrange County, Indiana
Three new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been found on a commercial egg laying facility, […]
U.S. Senate advances more USDA nominees
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee has approved three USDA nominees out of committee this week. Mindy Brashears is being considered for the Under Secretary of Food Safety, Stella Yvette Herrell […]
Ag sector watching as Supreme Court considers the legality of President Trump’s use of tariffs
All eyes are on the Supreme Court this week as it considers the legality of President Trumps’ tariff actions. Rusty Rumley is a senior staff attorney at the National Agricultural […]
Southeast Iowa farmer reports mixed harvest results amid USDA data gap
A farmer in southeast Iowa reports mixed reviews as harvest winds down. Tom Adam of Keota says yields in his area are above average. “Maybe above trendline. But there’s other […]
Trade agreement with China could revive rail shipments for Upper Midwest soybeans
Soybean export activity is expected to pick up in the Upper Midwest with the U.S. and China coming to terms on a trade deal. Ryan Mackenthun farms near Brownton in […]
Preparing the Next Generation: The Changing Needs in Agriculture
NPPD is working to ensure its workforce keeps pace with the evolving technology that drives Nebraska’s farms and ranches. Through new training and education initiatives, the district is preparing employees […]
Increasing Corn Demand Through Trade
Originally founded in 1960 as the U.S. Feed Grains Council, the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council is aimed at developing markets, enabling trade, and improving lives. In this Managing for […]