A United Soybean Board director has mixed views on the current administration’s approach to trade. April Hemmes, who farms in northern Iowa, says farmers are used to uncertainty. “We’re always in the crosshairs when it comes to trade and negotiations because the world wants what we grow. So I’m always hopeful, but I hate it…… Continue Reading

Legislation in the U.S. Senate aims to expand opportunities for first-time farmers and small to mid-size manufacturers. Republican Joni Ernst of Iowa says the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds, orMAMBA, Act would provide new financing options for young and beginning producers. “It centers around the Aggie Bonds and Industrial Development Bonds,” she said. “What we’re…… Continue Reading

An ag economist says pork producers have seen varying levels of profitability in 2025. Lee Schulz is with Ever.Ag. “With a range of about a $3 per head loss that we’ve seen back in January to some of the highest profits that that we’re going to potentially come into here during the summer months at…… Continue Reading

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced nearly $4 million will support farmer water quality efforts in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Great Lakes Program Office Director Teresa Seidel tells Brownfield awarded projects are in response to feedback from the agricultural industry and farmers. “What we heard loud and clear was capacity, folks really needed…… Continue Reading

Some farmers in Nebraska say crop development remains behind schedule despite a recent wave of extreme heat and rainfall. Ryan Hanousek of Cairo tells Brownfield his corn crop could benefit from more growing degree days.  “Usually, we have a few tassels on our operation around that Fourth of July period. I would say we’re still…… Continue Reading