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Senator Hoeven: We Need to Get The Farm Bill Done
WASHINGTON – During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined the need for Congress to pass a Farm Bill that makes key investments in the farm safety net. To this end, Hoeven is working to advance the following priorities, among other efforts: Maintaining and strengthening crop insurance, the primary risk…
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Beyond Apple Pie: Creative Ways to Use Your Apple Haul This Year
GREENWICH, N.Y. — The abundance of sweet and juicy apples in autumn is a tempting sight at grocery stores and markets. While an apple pie is a delicious way to use apples, this fall is a great time to get creative and try some exciting new apple recipes. Embracing fall with in-season apples Biting into…
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Senator Marshall Joins Bipartisan Bill that Adds More Oversight to Protect American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries
Washington, D.C. – Senator Marshall joined a group of bi-partisan Senators introducing the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. This legislation would add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) providing another layer of scrutiny on foreign acquisitions of U.S. farmland and agricultural industries. Specifically, this…
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Big banks pressed to stop financing livestock production over climate concerns
An open letter singles out JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and other institutions for their support of food giants like JBS, saying lending activities undermine the sector’s environmental commitments.
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Consider a defensive approach to grain marketing
The chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says farmers should consider a defensive approach to grain marketing as commodity prices remain lower than previous years. Arlan Suderman tells Brownfield “it’s not necessarily how much we can make, but what can we do to defend the equity we’ve built in our farms in recent years, being…
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Variable early harvest results in southern IL
A southern Illinois agronomist says many farmers in his area remain optimistic about the crop despite seeing mixed early harvest results. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, tells Brownfield… “We’ve got a wide planting window which will lead to a very wide harvest window and a lot of variability.” He says, “There are some…
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Proposed USDA rule disregards recent Supreme Court rulings
Proposed USDA rule disregards recent Supreme Court rulings Competitive Enterprise Institute
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Getting serious about a new farm bill
The president of the National Farmers Union says lawmakers are getting more serious about getting a new farm bill completed this year. Rob Larew tells Brownfield high engagement with leaders and creativity is needed to get something done. “Not only getting that combination of solutions to get the compromise bill, but what will that bill…
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EU wheat extends run as report of missile strike adds to Black Sea concerns
EU wheat extends run as report of missile strike adds to Black Sea concerns XM
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Ukraine to revive hemp farming, planting 8,000 hectares in 2025
Ukraine to revive hemp farming, planting 8,000 hectares in 2025 Euromaidan Press
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FarmWise and RDO Equipment partner to automate weeding for specialty crops
FarmWise and RDO Equipment partner to automate weeding for specialty crops Robot Report
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As Congress Returns to Work, Ag Groups Apply Pressure to Get a New Farm Bill Done
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– This week, over 300 farm and ranch groups sent a letter to House and Senate leaders calling for Congress to pass a new five year Farm Bill. Along with that, a coordinated effort among multiple commodity groups saw numerous ag stakeholders on Capitol Hill this week to apply pressure on lawmakers to get…
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CONAB confirms smaller corn, soybean crops
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA confirmed lower corn and soybean production in 2024. CONAB says corn and soybeans in Brazil were impacted by weather issues from planting, through development, into harvest, lowering yields, but total grain and oilseed production was still the second largest on record. Soybean production was down 4.7% from 2023 at 147.382…
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EU Corn Crop to Fall to Third Lowest in Decade
EU Corn Crop to Fall to Third Lowest in Decade, Strategie Says BNN Bloomberg
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Roscoe’s Rebellion: Ohio Farmer’s Fight Against Federal Power Still Echoes
Roscoe’s Rebellion: Ohio Farmer’s Fight Against Federal Power Still Echoes Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Central US Starts Fall Season Dry as La Nina Looms
Central US Starts Fall Season Dry as La Nina Looms DTN The Progressive Farmer
