Plant Based Products Council backs Ag BIO Act in Senate

One ag group says a bill in the U.S. Senate would help accelerate the growth of the U.S. bioeconomy. James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, says the Ag BIO Act would help scale up biomanufacturing capacity and open new markets for farmers. “It would reauthorize some of USDA’s loan programs that…… Continue Reading

Illinois farmer expecting average crop, says more rain is needed

A southern Illinois farmer says crop conditions have been steady throughout the growing season. “We’re not going to have that bumper crop we’re talking about, but I think we’re going to have an average crop,” said Kenneth Hartman Jr. Hartman, who farms in Monroe County, tells Brownfield he’s currently concerned about soil moisture. “We have…… Continue Reading

Economist says uncertainty will continue in 2026

A former chief economist with American Farm Bureau says ongoing uncertainty in the ag economy will likely continue in 2026. Roger Cryan says there are plenty of questions surrounding trade and when purchases of U.S. commodities might begin to improve prices. “Who’s going to by our product? What kind of impact is it going to…… Continue Reading

Cooperative program helping students find careers in agriculture

An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recently graduated high school students find careers in agriculture. Jacey Wilhelm from Connersville says Keystone Cooperative’s Securing Experience and Employee Development, or SEED Professionals, is a two-year rotational cohort that features on-the-job development opportunities. “It was hard to pick a major if I were to go to college,” she…… Continue Reading

Duvall: farmers have mixed feelings about more trade aid

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers might need more federal assistance to make it through 2026.   Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield “I’m beginning to hear in the last few weeks, especially in the southeast part of the country starting with the Bootheel of Missouri south, it’s time for the USDA and President…… Continue Reading

Duvall: famers have mixed feelings about more trade aid

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers might need more federal assistance to make it through 2026.   Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield “I’m beginning to hear in the last few weeks, especially in the southeast part of the country starting with the Bootheel of Missouri south, it’s time for the USDA and President…… Continue Reading

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