Farm bill stalemate will continue into 2026

It appears another year will end without the passage of a five-year farm bill. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says there are many titles that have been extended from the 2018 Farm Bill that are outdated. “Rural Development is one title that’s very important to rural America. A lot of your small communities, they’re…… Continue Reading

Brazil crop concerns could support U.S. corn demand

A market analyst says he’s cautiously optimistic that demand for U.S. corn could improve from 2025.   Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says there’s some concern about Brazil’s second crop corn. “The estimate is there’s about 30% of that Safrinha crop that’s going to get planted outside the optimal window. Ag Rural, which will…… Continue Reading

MMPA invests $122M to expand dairy processing, acquire Remus plant

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is increasing its processing capacity in the state through a plant acquisition and a production expansion. Chairman Doug Chapin says the more than $122 million investments support a resurgence in demand for cottage cheese and the region’s dairy economy for the long term. The Leprino Foods’ plant in Remus has…… Continue Reading

Growing energy demand could create new opportunities for farmers

The director of energy policy at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says the growing energy demand across the state could create additional opportunities for farmers in 2026. Dale Arnold tells Brownfield, “Many of these developers need these materials 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days out of the year. How can we schedule…… Continue Reading

Missouri Farm Bureau Launches Affordable New Health Plans for 2026 Enrollment

Missourians have a new option for health coverage through Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Health Plans, a major new initiative offering a wide range of affordable, high-quality coverage choices designed for individuals, families, rural communities, and the self-employed. These plans provide flexible coverage levels, deductibles, co-pays, and preventive care benefits, with options spanning individual medical and…… Continue Reading

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