The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says protecting farmer access to crop protection tools remains a top priority in 2026. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson says the organization is working on a more uniform pesticide labeling standard to include in the next farm bill. “These are intensely intricate, well researched, and critically important pieces for this industry,”…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin farmer pleased with no till results
A southern Wisconsin farmer has been expanding his no-till practices to help soil health, reduce labor, and save on fuel. Phil O’Leary farms near Janesville, and he tells Brownfield some minor changes gave him good corn results following soybeans this year by adjusting the planter and slowing down his planting speed. “I don’t have the…… Continue Reading
Pre-report estimates show cattle on feed down nearly 2% year-over-year
The USDA pulled back on its cattle slaughter projections in its latest Supply and Demand report. Charley Martinez is an ag economist at the University of Tennessee says that could be reflected in Friday’s Cattle on Feed report from the USDA. “I want to see the change of cattle on feed between October and November,…… Continue Reading
U.S. ethanol production notches another all-time high
U.S. ethanol production has reached record levels for the fourth time this year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.031 million barrels per day last week, rising 26,000 from the week before that and 28,000 from a year ago. The year’s run to several all-time highs is at least partially due to industry…… Continue Reading
Ag economist sees limited cost relief for producers
An ag economist says the current price environment is putting the squeeze on farmers. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State University says there aren’t many options to lower costs and doesn’t see much relief in 2026. “I’m not really sure they have a whole lot of ability to manage things to a great extent other than…… Continue Reading
University of Illinois economist expects low, steady commodity prices in 2026
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says he expects commodity prices to remain low and stable in 2026. Joe Janzen says trade uncertainties and a large U.S. corn and soybean crop mean there’s not much room for improvement in prices. “USDA did release some numbers this fall where they cut the size of…… Continue Reading
Community partnership with the South Bend Cubs brings pork to families in need across Indiana
The director of communications for Indiana Pork says a partnership with a minor league baseball team is helping provide local food banks with much-needed protein. Jeanette Merritt says the organization donated more than 2,000 ground pork meals to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana alongside the South Bend Cubs. “We’re hearing from these food pantries about how long their…… Continue Reading
50 Greatest Country Album Covers — 60 Years of Album Art, Ranked
Find albums from Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church and Willie Nelson, plus more contemporary covers from Old Dominion, Zac Brown Band and more. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Southeast Minnesota farmer says soil health practices are paying dividends
A southeast Minnesota farmer says conservation practices are paying off. Tom Cotter began using cover crops and reducing tillage in the late 1990’s. “When you treat soil healthy and treat it good, the nitrogen is more efficient. You can get up to 4.6 times more nitrogen out of earthworm channels. Same with potassium and calcium.”…… Continue Reading
Balancing Yield Goals and Farm Input Costs
Farmers are already starting to make plans for the 2026 growing season. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Iowa-based Channel technical agronomist Lauren Botine discusses how farmers can utilize field data to help balance yield goals and manage their input costs. Listen to learn more! The post Balancing Yield Goals and Farm Input Costs appeared…… Continue Reading
