An abnormally wet growing season had a mixed impact on soybeans. Pioneer U.S. Soybean Portfolio marketing lead Chris Pritchett says there were pockets that really benefited from consistent rainfall. “That allowed them to produce at levels that they don’t normally see in soybeans, (like) in parts of Kansas that are cutting 60, 70, even up…… Continue Reading
Crop insurance expert says 2025 bill gives key boost to federal coverage
A crop insurance expert says federal crop insurance received a boost in 2025. “Overall, it was a needed shot in the arm,” said Tom Zacharias, president of National Crop Insurance Services. Zacharias says the One Big Beautiful Bill included provisions to strengthen coverage. “Increases in premium support for individual coverages, increases in premium support for…… Continue Reading
Winter grain sales offer opportunity for northeast Nebraska producer
A farmer in northeast Nebraska says he’s taking a cautious but optimistic approach to marketing his grain this winter. Quentin Conneally says he didn’t sell much of his crop during harvest and wants to capitalize on price rallies. “Luckily we had a decent enough harvest to get the bins full and now we just have…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney Announces 2026 ‘Cloud 9’ Tour
Moroney has announced 43 dates on her international 2026 tour. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Low-quality ag land struggles as Iowa farmland market becomes more divided
A farm real estate specialist says the downturn in the ag economy has had a mixed impact on ag land sales in Iowa. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal says high-quality farmland is still selling strong. “I have seen some really strong sales coming at auction and it’s usually the high-quality ground bringing top dollar just…… Continue Reading
Midwest land market remains active as quality acres hold value
The CEO of Missouri-based Premier Farm Realty Group says the land market in the nine Midwestern states the company covers is active. Dale Dunn says quality farmland continues to bring value. “I wouldn’t say that row crop stuff and other types of production ground has gone up, but it’s certainly not going down.” He says,…… Continue Reading
Macaroni Grill Is Closing Fast — Only a Few Locations Remain
What happens when a family favorite restaurant starts to fade away? The story of Macaroni Grill reveals a lot about changing dining habits. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Iowa ag secretary urges caution as avian influenza pressures neighboring states
Iowa recently had its first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in several months, and the state’s ag secretary says biosecurity remains a top priority. Mike Naig tells Brownfield HPAI cases have been minimal in the state this fall. “We’re always vigilant and prepared within the industry,” he said. “I know our producers are working…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmers eye crop shifts to enter sustainable aviation fuel market
Some farmers are considering crop rotation changes to tap into the sustainable aviation fuel market. Minnesota Farm Bureau president Carolyn Olson says there are growers in her state looking to grow winter camelina as a SAF feedstock. “Just to try something different as a way to sell something that not everybody else is. And I…… Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney Names His Top 3 Albums + None Are Country
Kenny Chesney just dropped some surprising music favorites that go way beyond the country scene—wait till you hear what made the cut. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
