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Iowa grower counts cost of hauling corn amid diesel increase
Escalating fuel prices are being felt on farms across the U.S. North Iowa farmer Casey Schlichting says the cost of hauling corn is going up. “$4.25, $4.35 corn and you
DOJ settles lawsuit against Agri Stats
The Department of Justice has settled their civil lawsuit against data company Agri Stats for potential anticompetitive practices in the meat industry. In a social media post on Thursday, acting
Increased interest in global flavors drives demand for ground pork
The National Pork Board says growing demand for ground pork provides opportunities for the industry. Sarah Showalter, director of consumer and business insights says pork is a versatile protein that delivers on convenience,
Illinois ag groups relieved spray notification bill stalls
Several Illinois ag groups are relieved that legislation calling for more than 24 hours notification before applying some agricultural chemicals has stalled in the General Assembly. Corey Lacey, environmental policy
Ag Committee member pleased with House farm bill
A House Ag Committee member says he’s pleased with its version of the farm bill. Wisconsin’s 8th District Republican Tony Weid says, “I feel like we are actually putting the farm back in
Drought impacting nearly three-quarters of U.S. cattle herd
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly three-quarters of the U.S. cattle herd is being impacted by significant drought conditions. Craig Uden, president of the Nebraska Cattlemen, says the lack
Hinson bullish Senate will keep ‘Save Our Bacon Act’ in Farm Bill
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she believes the Senate may accept a proposal that would override a California law that does not allow pork sold in California to come from hogs
CEO of Iowa’s state-run retirement system resigns amid misconduct investigation
The CEO of the state-run retirement system who’s been under investigation for alleged misconduct has resigned. Iowa Public Employees Retirement System CEO Greg Samorajski was placed on administrative leave a
Keystone Cooperative announces 2026 SEED Professionals class
An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recent high school graduates find careers in agriculture. Eight students from across the state will be joining Keystone’s Securing Experience and Employee Development (SEED) Class of
Agriculture still digesting draft EPA fungicide strategy
The U.S. agriculture industry is still digesting the details of the EPA’s recently released draft fungicide strategy. Richard Gupton with the Ag Retailers Association tells Brownfield the strategy, which is
