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 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

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

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

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

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

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