Central Iowa farmer says fungicide use helped deliver solid 2025 yields
A central Iowa farmer says he had a relatively good crop year in 2025.
Dean Frazer raises corn and soybeans, and operates a 36,000 head...
Specialty crop groups push for aid after U.S. House leaves farmers out of funding...
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance leaders say they are disappointed to see farmer assistance left out of U.S. House funding bills released this week.
“It’s...
Another weekly, annual rise in broiler sets, placements
2026 broiler hatchery numbers continue to surpass the 2025 pace, pointing to a year-to-year rise in chicken production.
The USDA says 253.405 million broiler-type eggs...
Corn leaders call E15 vote ‘now or never’ for farmers
An ag economist says the need for government payments will keep growing if policymakers don’t support avenues for new corn demand.
Decision Innovation Solutions’ Chief...
Apple growers struggle with tight margins
An analyst for a specialty crop organization says high input costs and low farm gate prices are not just a problem for row crop...
Carbon pipeline bills spark debate during 2026 Iowa legislative session
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says carbon pipeline legislation has been a big focus of the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session.
Monte...
U.S. Supreme Court to review Bayer Roundup preemption case
The U.S. Supreme Court recently announced an upcoming review of a Bayer Roundup case.
The court will hear the “Durnell” product-liability case, which Bayer says...
Market access, enforcement top priorities for ag in 2026
Some ag leaders say expanding market access for U.S. farmers and ranchers should remain a priority in 2026.
Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican on...
Biofuels industry awaits EPA’s final blending rule
The biofuels industry is awaiting the U.S. EPA’s final rule for blending requirements for 2026 and 2027.
The U.S. EPA has proposed setting 2026 biomass-based...
Farm leaders calling for swift congressional action to buoy farmers
Nearly 60 state and national farm groups are asking for Congress to pass immediate economic support for both row crop and specialty crop farmers.
Kam Quarles is...
