Winter moisture uneven across Midwest as spring river outlook takes shape
A weather expert says he’s monitoring water levels along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers heading into spring. Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says some northern states have had adequate winter […]
Rural Mainstreet Index signals continued stress for farmers
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals concerning economic conditions for farmers and ranchers. Economist Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the February RMI survey fell below growth neutral for the […]
Frustration builds as lawmakers miss deadline on nationwide E15 deal
Frustration is mounting as lawmakers struggle to finalize a solution for nationwide E15. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the congressional Rural Domestic Energy Council continues to hash out details […]
Big December and 2025 for U.S. ethanol exports
December was a big month for U.S. ethanol exports, capping off a very strong year. The Renewable Fuels Association says the December ethanol export total of 220.3 million gallons was […]
Cattle markets spurring diversification
Record cattle markets are spurring diversification on some farms. “We’re talking to a lot of people that have talked expansion or getting back into the livestock industry.” Jesse Ahrens, with […]
Missouri pork industry watching farm bill for Prop 12 fix
The chairman of the Missouri Pork Association’s Board of Directors says the right to farm remains important for U.S. hog farmers. “We want to be able to raise the pigs […]
USTR breaks down Trump ag trade policy efforts for Ag Outlook Forum
U.S. ag officials say the Trump administration is taking steps to address the agriculture deficit. Julie Callahan, U.S. Trade Representative, told attendees of the USDA Ag Outlook Forum the strategy […]
CoBank projects 6% jump in U.S. soybean acres for 2026
CoBank is forecasting a nearly six percent increase in U.S. soybean acres this year. Economist Tanner Ehmke says low crop prices and high production costs leave farmers with few options. […]
Genetics the base of building the cattle herd
Building blocks of the cattle herd. University of Illinois Extension beef specialist Travis Meteer says if the industry is going to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd, it’ll need to be […]
Rover Road Fire leads widespread damage across Kansas and Oklahoma
Wildfires continue to spread across the Central Plains, and the Kansas Ag Secretary says it’s too soon to grasp the full scope of the destruction. Mike Beam says the outbreak […]