Ag consolidation continues to be under scrutiny
The president of the National Farmers Union says high fertilizer prices are bringing long overdue attention to consolidation in the ag industry. “The fact is that farmers and ranchers today […]
Boozman: rising fertilizer costs highlight need for ad-hoc farmer aid
U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says he’s not surprised the American Farm Bureau’s new farmer survey shows 70 percent of farmers won’t be able to afford all required […]
New OACI study highlights the role farmers play in reducing nutrient runoff into Lake Erie
A new study shows farmers are playing a critical role in helping improve water quality across the state. Jordan Hoewischer with Ohio Farm Bureau says the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative’s 2026 […]
Limited markets challenge Corn Belt diversity
A researcher with the Diverse Corn Belt project says limited market access is a primary challenge for farmers attempting to diversify. Brennan Radulski, postdoctoral researcher with the University of Vermont […]
Electric tractor startup Monarch closes doors, selling off technology
The start-up tractor company Monarch says a large global equipment manufacturer is acquiring its core technology. After seven years of developing the first autonomous electric tractor, the company says unforeseen […]
Using extension resources to better manage nitrogen application rates
A new Ohio State calculator is helping farmers maximize nitrogen fertilizer use. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Rachel Henry, agronomy specialist at OSU Extension, says the Corn Nitrogen […]
Iowa farmer gets 13 years for CFAP fraud, falsified livestock and crop claims
An Iowa farmer was recently sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for defrauding taxpayers out of more than $1.7 million. Court records show 33-year-old Tanner Seuntjens of Danbury entered […]
What’s going on with beef demand
There has been an infographic floating around that says the average price for a pound of ground beef is higher than the federal minimum wage. Despite the higher prices, demand […]
SBA loan guarantee expansion aims to boost meat processing competition
A leader with the U.S. Small Business Administration says a new SBA loan guarantee initiative could give the meat processing industry a boost. Former Iowa State Senator Brad Zaun currently […]
Missouri income tax elimination plan sparks questions in ag
The chairman of Missouri’s Senate Ag Committee says Governor Kehoe’s plan to eliminate the state’s individual income tax is getting a lot of questions in the ag sector. Jason Bean […]