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Reviving Hemp: Economic Boon or Passing Trend?
Reviving Hemp: Economic Boon or Passing Trend? AgWeb
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Nebraska Senators, Farm Bureau push for tax cuts to be made permanent
The U.S. Senators from Nebraska want to see provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made permanent. Mark McHargue is the president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau and tells Brownfield changes to current tax policy could jeopardize the future of family farms and ranches. “If we don’t have stepped-up basis and keep our…
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High Plains Regional Climate Center website back online after funding lapse
High Plains Regional Climate Center website back online after funding lapse Rural Radio Network
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Weeds coming on as Midwest fields warm up
Weeds are taking advantage of more spring-like weather across the Midwest. Central Iowa farmer Corey Hillebo says he first noticed some broadleaf weeds during a warmup in March. “Especially around the edges, around some tile intakes, things of that nature. We are strip-till, so we are conscious of that and making sure we get the…
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USDA Delivers Immediate Relief to Farmers Impacted by Disasters
FARGO, N.D. — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced $340.6 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance to deliver relief to farmers, ranchers and rural communities impacted by natural disasters that have caused devastation across the country. In support of President Trump’s January executive order, which expedited assistance to communities who were…
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Trump tariffs live updates: US and India make progress on trade deal as Vance meets Modi
Trump tariffs live updates: US and India make progress on trade deal as Vance meets Modi Yahoo Finance
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Grain markets feel pressure from planting progress; livestock rebounds with market optimism
Grain markets feel pressure from planting progress; livestock rebounds with market optimism | Midday Markets | April 22, 2025 Rural Radio Network
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Some Iowa farmers increasing their corn acres
An extension agronomist with Iowa State University says some farmers in the state are shifting to more corn acres this year. Meaghan Anderson tells Brownfield prices are favoring corn over soybeans. “It just kind of depends on who you talk to. Some people are unexpectedly planning to go to more corn. There’s quite a few…
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Trump Administration Celebrates Earth Day by Slamming Unfair Trade Practices That Harm the Environment, Producers
Trump Administration Celebrates Earth Day by Slamming Unfair Trade Practices That Harm the Environment, Producers AgWeb
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Rep. Pingree reintroduces Agriculture Resilience Act on Earth Day
Rep. Pingree reintroduces Agriculture Resilience Act on Earth Day WMTW
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Rural Mainstreet Economy falls again over tariff uncertainties
Pictured: Ernie Goss with Creighton University The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has revealed the rural economy continues to fall. Ag economist Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the index has fallen below growth neutral for the 19th time in the past 20 months. He says tariffs have been the biggest factor. “2023 farm income was…
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Farm bankruptcies on the rise
The director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison says farm bankruptcies are on the rise. During a recent Soils for Success webinar, Paul Mitchell says 2024 marked the first increase in defaults since 2019. “The first upswing in a long time.” He says, “We’re up 55% from ‘23. We’re still low…
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Soybeans Rally, but Corn and Wheat Fall on Planting Pace and Weather
Soybeans Rally, but Corn and Wheat Fall on Planting Pace and Weather AgWeb
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New Findings Could Limit Soybean Cyst Nematode Infections
AMES, Iowa — Targeting a newly discovered vulnerability in the signals that cyst nematodes use to infect plant roots could be a powerful method for reducing the damage the parasitic worms cause in crops such as soybeans, according to a study co-authored by an Iowa State University professor. Researchers identified a single protein in cyst…
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Some U.S. Cities Have Already Hit 90 Degrees. See When Your City Usually Tops 90.
Some U.S. Cities Have Already Hit 90 Degrees. See When Your City Usually Tops 90. AOL.com
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Right-to-repair revolution: Farmers challenge John Deere’s control over equipment repair
Right-to-repair revolution: Farmers challenge John Deere’s control over equipment repair MSN
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Governor Pillen would like to see more domestic demand for ag products amid trade uncertainty
A Midwestern governor says increasing domestic demand for ag products could help improve uncertainty in the ag economy. Nebraska’s Jim Pillen says he’s met with USDA Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins to express his concerns about the impact tariffs could have on agriculture exports. “If we can slow play those that could help be less disruptive…
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Corn and Soybean Planting Advances Slightly Last Week
(FARGO, ND) — The latest Crop Progress report from USDA indicated a slight advancement in spring planting activity for the week ending Sunday, April 20th. Nationwide corn planting is 12% complete which is slightly ahead of the five-year average of 10%. Iowa was 18% complete, Illinois was 7% complete, Minnesota was 7% planted, Nebraska was…
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Power and Precision in One Tractor
Power and Precision in One Tractor Farms.com
