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Midwest farmland market solid

A farm real estate specialist says the farmland market is solid despite uncertainties in the ag economy. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says he expects higher land prices to stick around. “There’s a lot of bad news out there right now, but... Read More.

Nebraska lawmakers debate updates to state brand law

A bill currently being debated in the Nebraska legislature could update the state’s decades-old brand law. The bill, introduced by state senator Teresa Ibach, would lower the brand inspection fee to a flat rate of $1,000 for feedlot operations in the brand inspection area.... Read More.

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to ban lab-grown protein

Nebraska state lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ban the manufacturing and sale of lab-grown protein. State senator Barry DeKay of Niobrara introduced the bill at the request of Governor Jim Pillen and says the intent of the legislation is to keep the product... Read More.

USDA announces disaster assistance in six Illinois counties

The USDA has announced disaster assistance in six Illinois counties due to a severe weather outbreak on February 14th, 2025. Producers in Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Massac, Pope and Pulaski Counties should check eligibility for low-interest emergency physical loss loans at their local USDA Service... Read More.

School meal funding emphasized during Senate’s whole milk hearing

A food service director says funding school meal programs is the best use of federal dollars. During Tuesday’s Senate Ag Committee’s hearing, Michigan’s Dan Gorman testified about federal school meal programs which provide nearly 30 million lunches and 15 million breakfasts daily. “Those 45,000,000... Read More.

Indiana property taxes are a two-fold issue

An Indiana State Senator says the current property tax relief bill could provide much-needed assistance to the state’s farmers. Southern Indiana farmer Daryl Schmitt says rising tax rates have put financial strain on landowners.  “The Tax Foundation ranks Indiana 5th in the nation and... Read More.

Tornado puts successful twist on farm business model

The winds of change have helped a Wisconsin farm family build a strong business model… literally. Edward Smith, his son, and young grandson operate Prairie Dairy Inc. The farm has been in the family more than 120 years, but the F5 tornadoes that struck... Read More.

Prop 12 causing uncertainty for pork producers

Proposition 12 continues to create challenges for U.S. pork producers. Minnesota pig farmer Todd Selvik says California’s animal confinement law has caused uncertainty for the industry. “You’ve got some farms that are converting old units, some farms that aren’t. On my farm we chose... Read More.

USDA Announces Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development Program (FMD), Technical Assistance... Read More.

Analyst: markets a “wait and see” for trade tariffs

A market analyst says it’s unclear which countries and products will be included in reciprocal tariffs from the United States and how those countries will respond. Don Roose is with U.S. Commodities. “Does it turn into a trade war? Does it turn into more... Read More.
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