The president of Farmers National Company says a major shift in farmland ownership is underway across rural America. Paul Schadegg tells Brownfield that more than 150 million acres are expected to change hands at least once over the next 10-to-20 years. “It’s being driven by the age of operators and when you look at how […]
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An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s looking forward to representing corn growers on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board after being elected
The USDA has lowered its expectations for 2026 red meat production, while increasing projections for poultry. Beef production is now estimated
Two Indiana ag leaders say participating in USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) “lockup” gives the industry a first-hand look at
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Several Midwestern states held primary elections last week, reminding me once again of the importance of voting. No matter what level
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Farmers planted more cotton and rice in 2026 than originally expected. Those acreage adjustments did push production projections higher on the
Tight margins have many farmers already considering their 2027 crop budgets. Scott Beck, President of Beck’s Hybrids, says research shows seed
