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Beneficial Ownership Information “BOI” is Back
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Yes, you read that right — the Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) are once again in effect. On Feb. 17, 2025, a federal judge lifted the stay he had issued on January 7 in Smith v. U.S. Department of Treasury, which had temporarily halted the Government…
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Review base acres, options when getting crop insurance
A crop insurance specialist says growers need to take a closer look at crop insurance options and their base acres because some program changes might be beneficial, especially in another year with tight margins and low commodity prices. Compeer Financial’s Mike Boen explains on today’s Managing for Profit. The post Review base acres, options when…
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Crop insurance: Take a closer look at ECO
A crop insurance advisor says farmers should take a closer look at the Enhanced Coverage Option this year. Mike Boen with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the ECO subsidy increased from 44% to 65%. “Most private products in the market today are somewhere from I spend a dollar in premium, I get two dollars to two and…
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Q&A With A Washington Insider: 4 Insights For Farmers
Q&A With A Washington Insider: 4 Insights For Farmers Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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USDA’s 2025 outlook: What’s next for crops and farm income?
USDA’s 2025 outlook: What’s next for crops and farm income? Farm Progress
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Plan Now for How to Use Your Tax Refund
AMES, Iowa — Iowans who are expecting a sizable income tax refund have choices about how to use that money, says Jamie Neff, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Keep in mind that how you use your refund will affect your household’s financial wellbeing all year long. However, before you…
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Livestock competitions leading to career path
The champion of the 2025 Illinois Beef Expo Livestock Judging Competition in the Senior 4-H Division says becoming a proficient judge takes a lot of hard work. DeWitt County’s Paisley Schick says she and her two sisters practice the craft twice a week and compete across the country. “It’s really just a competitive thing for…
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Nebraska farmer encouraged by rally in grain prices
A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s been encouraged by rallying grain prices over the past few weeks. However, Logan Bredemeier says he’s unsure there’s been enough of a rebound for farmers to be profitable. “Some of that stuff moved out at prices that are now above what maybe break evens were for 2024,” he says.…
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The future of ag lending in 2025
An ag banker says the ag economy is making the lending environment more challenging for producers. Jeff Rodibaugh with Indiana-based First Farmers Bank and Trust says it’s largely dependent on grain marketing decisions made in 2024. “Those that would have experienced the significant downturn in commodity prices with the 2023 crop are really the ones that…
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Some forage concerns heading into spring
A central Illinois beef producer says his forage levels are holding up through the winter. Doug Hanson, who’s family operation is based in Iroquois County, says 2024 was a good year for feeding cattle. “The last eight months forages have been pretty plentiful.” He says, “We had much better grazing across the whole Midwest and…
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Raw milk is a growing trend despite USDA warnings against it
Raw milk is a growing trend despite USDA warnings against it WFAA.com
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Farmers react to partial USDA funding
Farmers react to partial USDA funding News8000.com – WKBT
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EPA Allows Expanded Year-Round Access to E-15 in Midwestern States
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Late Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the agency’s decision to uphold the current April 28, 2025, implementation date to provide parity for E15 and E10 in Midwestern states. This action, requested by the governors of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, provides regulatory certainty for fuel…
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Farm Bankruptcies Up Sharply in 2024
Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023. All but one region had increases in Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings last year. Bankruptcy filings in territories and states outside the contiguous 48 states – designated “Other” by the U.S. Courts – more than tripled in 2024, hitting a five-year…
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Celebrating National FFA Week 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Governor Mike Kehoe, on behalf of more than 27,000 members of Missouri FFA, proclaimed Feb. 15-22, 2025, to be National FFA Week in Missouri. To celebrate, Governor Kehoe drove a John Deere tractor to the Capitol in honor of the FFA tradition of students driving their tractor to school during National FFA Week. Missouri…
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Grain Bin Hazards
ANKENY, Iowa — You climb into a grain bin to free up grain that has become crusted. In mere seconds, you’re trapped, unable to move, with minimal hope of survival. Grain entrapment is danger farmers potentially face when removing grain from their bins. This happens when the suction of moving grain in a bin or…
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Enhanced Ag-LINK Savings for Farmers Impacted by HPAI
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many poultry farmers in western Ohio are facing hardships and financial strain caused by a recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as “bird flu”. In an effort to lessen the burdens caused by these conditions, the Ohio Treasurer’s office will be offering an enhanced Ag-LINK application window for…
