Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower While Producers Remain Optimistic About the Future
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment drifted lower in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 9 points to a reading of 136. The decline was driven by producers’ weaker perspective on current conditions in U.S.
Thune Sets Out Priorities, Including Farm Bill
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) laid out his priorities, including a new farm bill, as the 119th Congress got underway. Thune says he understands rural America, where he started life in a small South Dakota
Limited Supply, Strong Demand Fuels Ag Land Market
OMAHA, NEB. — There are more motivated land buyers in today’s market than there are willing sellers, according to Farmers National Company. Despite the pressures created by lower net farm income, declining commodity markets, higher interest rates
Ag Groups Welcome New Congress and Leadership
The National Corn Growers Association gathered its leadership on Capitol Hill to welcome members of the new Congress as they were sworn into office. “We’re here to congratulate our friends and allies who were re-elected to Congress
2024 Ethanol Exports Set New Record in Just 11 Months
According to data released Tuesday by the Census Bureau, U.S. ethanol exports for 2024 totaled 1.72 billion gallons just through November, already surpassing the previous annual record of 1.67 billion gallons set in 2018. With one month
Specialty Crop Marketing Assistance Deadline Extended
The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses. The Farm Service Agency is providing an additional $650 million in funding for the new Market Assistance for Specialty Crops
Federal Court Ends Roundup Litigation in Australia
The Federal Court of Australia brought an end to the country’s last Roundup case, closing out all pending litigation there. The Court granted the plaintiff’s request to discontinue the Fenton class action against Monsanto involving allegations related
Beagle Brigade Act Signed into Law, Boosting Efforts to Keep Out Foreign Animal Diseases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “Pork producers employ a variety of
Farm Rescue Announces 20th Anniversary Celebration
HORACE, N.D. – Today, Farm Rescue rang in the New Year by announcing a year-long celebration of its 20th anniversary. Farm Rescue is the only nonprofit organization of its kind that deploys volunteers, equipment, and compassion to
Farmland Values Stable in IA/KS/MN/NE/ND/SD/WI/WY
OMAHA, Neb. (January 7, 2025) – Farmland values remain stable across Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming, the eight states served by AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit. While sales