Lawmakers continue to negotiate a farm bill extension and economic aid package for farmers. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated an agreement was reached last night. “We still don’t have text of that agreement, and it takes a while for the legislation to be written. One thing is certain, farmers need…… Continue Reading
USSEC optimistic about exports under new administration
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) says he’s optimistic soybean exports can rebound under the Trump administration. Jim Sutter tells Brownfield about 60% of U.S. soybeans are exported. “I believe that the U.S. has product that people around the world want to buy, and that the administration that’s coming into place, I…… Continue Reading
Temps gradually returning to more seasonal levels in the Heartland; new moisture for some
Across the Corn Belt, rain stretches from southern Missouri into the lower Ohio Valley. In fact, rain has become heavy enough in parts of southwestern Missouri to spark flash flooding. Meanwhile, mild weather covers the Midwest, with Monday’s high temperatures expected to range from near 30°F in the Red River Valley of the North to…… Continue Reading
Know your cost of production, expenses
Brad Sirianni is a farmer, former farm business management instructor, and ag lender says many families need help getting a clear picture of their income and expenses, starting with knowing the cost of production for everything the farm produces. He says not knowing that number prevents farmers from making important management decisions. The post Know…… Continue Reading
‘Yellowstone’ Gave Every Character an Ending, Except for One
‘Yellowstone’ fans watched as Rip took one last trip to the train station. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cha-Ching! Minimum Wage Increasing to $15 an Hour in These States
Some argue the new minimum wages are not enough to support families in today’s economy. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Food Recalls That Could Impact Your Christmas
Better check your pantry before Christmas rolls around. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Shania Twain Is Planning a Short, Vegas-Inspired Tour in 2025
There’s only seven dates on this tour, but they’re going to be extra special. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Sustainability in the soy industry
The new treasurer of the United Soybean Board says he continues to focus on sustainable ag practices on his operation. Matt Gast is a first-generation farmer from Valley City, North Dakota where he grows soybeans and corn. “When it comes to planting or fertilizer, we want to maximize the technology out there. Variable rating, the…… Continue Reading
Kentucky, Mississippi farmers discuss challenging growing season
Delta farmers are reflecting on the 2024 growing season. Western Kentucky farmer Brent Gatton says weather was his biggest challenge. “We were extremely dry early on and then probably toward the end of April it was like the floodgates opened up. Anything that got planted after April 26th or 27th got replanted a couple times.…… Continue Reading
