Ag officials in the Upper Midwest are warning livestock producers not to ignore the threat of New World Screwworm. Minnesota State Veterinarian Dr. Brian Hoefs says many people falsley think the ...

The latest Rural Mainstreet Index found that lower farm commodity prices have pushed bank loans to a record high. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the July survey of rural bank CEOs ...

A bill recently signed into law would require a permitting process to ship water out of Missouri. “We’re seeing it today, countries, states and regions fighting over access to water rights and many ...

A legal standoff over water rights impacting ag producers is headed to the US Supreme Court. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers says Colorado is violating the1926 South Platte River Compact by ...

The president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says cattle producers are keeping a close eye on what’s happening with New World screwworm in Mexico. “We’re a good ways from the border, but we ...

A bill that would allow Missouri Farm Bureau to offer a health plan to its members was signed into law on Monday.

A farmer in southeast Nebraska says restrictions on some crop protection tools are making it more difficult to manage weed pressure. “Weed prevention is a big problem.” Clint Damme of Talmage says ...

Grain bin safety is crucial. Missouri Soybeans has teamed up with Nationwide Insurance to offer grain bin rescue training to local fire departments and to donate two grain rescue tubes. Paul Stevenson ...

The push for year-round E-15 continues. Chris Cherry, president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association, says a federal fix for nationwide E-15 remains a top priority. “We’re going to get it there,” ...

The future remains unknown for a full, five-year farm bill. Alan Dunn, vice president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association, says provisions not included in the reconciliation package could be a ...

The president of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association says a proposal moving through the U.S. Senate would decimate the growing industry. Rachel Berry says the measure would close what some have ...

A farm business management instructor says farmers are asking about how to stay profitable while margins are tight. Kristina McVicker is with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. “It’s a ...