Schools, farmers say restoring Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program would boost economy and student nutrition
Advocates for Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program are asking lawmakers to reconsider funding the initiative to support farmers and students in the next budget. Northern Michigan vegetable grower and […]
Nebraska lawmakers to consider amendments to Nebraska Brand Law
The executive vice president with the Nebraska Cattlemen says she expects some movement on legislation changing the state’s brand law. Laura Field says the organization continues to be opposed to […]
Deputy Ag Secretary says E15 expansion within reach despite congressional hurdles
Deputy Ag Secretary Stephen Vaden says he’s optimistic that 2026 could be the year a federal E15 solution finally gets across the finish line. “I think E15 is going to […]
Middle East conflict tightening urea supplies
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is raising concerns about U.S. fertilizer supplies. “We think we’re about 2 million tons short […]
Nebraska officials outline resources for livestock producers affected by wildfires
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says all options are on the table to support livestock producers affected by wildfires. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, he said one of his goals is […]
USDA APHIS urges stronger biosecurity in Indiana
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to impact poultry producers in Indiana, and a USDA veterinarian says the agency is closely monitoring the outbreak. Dr. Chelsey Shivley with USDA’s Animal and […]
Regulations, costs on farmers under scrutiny during Michigan House Ag Appropriations meeting
State lawmakers are encouraging officials to address regulatory burdens for farmers within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as part of a proposed Farm Start program. Representative Mike […]
Working to Combat Tough to Control Disease Pressure
Another option to control disease in corn and soybeans. In this Managing for Profit, Sabih Javed, U.S. Corn and Soybean Fungicide Product Lead at Bayer Crop Science, discusses how Delaro […]
A milder period ahead for much of the Heartland; a limited moisture pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal precipitation across much of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be […]
A mid-winter look / feel continues for some; a Spring-like across most of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, cold air—accompanied by snow showers—remains in place from the upper Mississippi Valley into the lower Great Lakes States. Meanwhile, warm weather is returning across the southwestern […]