Some farmers in eastern South Dakota say they are relieved after checking fields and buildings after a confirmed Derecho moved through on Monday. Doug Noem, who raises corn and soybeans in Hamlin ...

A plant pathologist says growers need to be making white mold management decisions as soybeans begin to set pods. Michigan State University’s Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “With white mold, we need ...

Indiana’s Director of Agriculture says funding cuts have been challenging for the state’s Indiana Grown program. Don Lamb tells Brownfield that the division had about 15 percent of its budget cut.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is becoming less optimistic a new farm bill gets done in 2025. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield lawmakers will be focused on nominations ahead of the August recess, ...

A livestock economist says the lending environment continues to be a challenge for cattle producers wanting to grow their herd. It’s been a decade since the U.S. cattle herd expanded, and University ...

A farm family is contemplating next steps after severe storms ripped through west-central Minnesota Monday night. Tiffany Kobberman farms with her husband near Hancock and says the devastation is ...

The lead economist for grains and oilseeds with CoBank says access to labor remains one of the largest uncertainties facing agriculture. Tanner Ehmke says recent immigration crackdowns are creating an ...

The Union Pacific Railroad has announced plans to acquire Norfolk Southern Railroad, creating the first U.S. transcontinental rail system. The two railroads expect to file their application with the ...

The leader of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says he’s encouraged by the announcement of new trade deals but real progress will depend on follow through. Mark McHargue says the agreements in principle ...

A state director of agriculture says relocating USDA offices can benefit the people the agency serves. Missouri’s Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “we think it will be a great opportunity for Missouri and ...

The Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition hopes the planned acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific railroad is good for the agriculture sector. Mike Steenhoek tells ...

A farmer in northeast Iowa says most of his crops are in excellent condition after narrowly missing this week’s severe weather. Matt Hoeft raises corn and soybeans in Floyd County and says there’s ...