The Value of Trust in a Noisy Ag World
There has never been more information available to farmers than there is today, and yet, in many ways, it’s never been harder to know who or what to trust. How […]
Who’s buying farmland?
A member of the Executive Council of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says most farmland values remain relatively strong despite continued uncertainty around the ag economy. […]
Trade officials look to update USMCA ahead of July review
The U.S. Trade Representative says the upcoming review of the U.S. – Mexico- Canada Agreement is an opportunity to strengthen trilateral trade. “Things need to be changed,” he says. Ambassador […]
Ceasefire news boosts ag and energy markets, but uncertainty lingers
Ag and energy markets are reacting to a reported two-week ceasefire in the Middle East. Compeer Financial economist Dr. Megan Roberts says the announcement from the Trump administration is positive. […]
Deere agrees to $99M settlement in right-to-repair lawsuits
Deere and Company has agreed to pay $99 million to resolve right-to-repair litigation. The settlement agreement ended multiple lawsuits filed by farmers, which alleged the company limited access to diagnostic […]
NCGA President: Industry consolidation a key factor in rising input costs
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says consolidation in the fertilizer industry could be the largest contributor to higher costs. Jed Bower, a farmer from Ohio, says […]
Jennings: 45Z tax credit could deliver billions to farmers, biofuel producers
The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit rulemaking process could be finalized by summer. American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings tells Brownfield the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue […]
Opportunities for U.S. soy in Southeast Asia
The vice chair of the Illinois Soybean Association says the countries of Vietnam and Thailand are poised to expand their use of U.S. soybeans. Brady Holst, who farms in western […]
Lack of affordable health care impacting rural families
A southeast Nebraska farmer says lack of affordable health care is raising concerns about the viability of rural communities. Ben Steffen of Humboldt says higher coverage costs are impacting […]
“Super” El Niño event could bring cooler, wetter conditions to the Corn Belt
A meteorologist with WeatherDesk says conditions are expected to be mostly favorable across the Midwest for the remainer of 2026. Kyle Tapley says parts of the Eastern Corn Belt have […]