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Farm bill extension provides time to improve farm safety net

A northeastern Illinois farmer says the recent extension of the farm bill gives Congress more time to make improvements to the farm safety net. Chris Gould, who farms in Kane County and serves as a director with the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA), says... Read More.

Minnesota dairy farmer wants improved safety net

A Minnesota dairy farmer hopes improvements to the dairy safety net are included in the next farm bill. Fran Miron of Hugo says Dairy Margin Coverage calculations need to be updated to reflect current costs of production. “And what farmers need in the way... Read More.

Nebraska 2024 net farm increase expected to decrease

An ag economist with the University of Nebraska says he expects 2024 net farm income to decrease for several reasons. On this week’s episode, Brad Lubben explains more about why the downtrend continues, despite records set the year prior. He also explains what changes... Read More.

Nebraska’s 2024 net farm income expected to decrease

An ag economist says Nebraska’s 2024 net farm income is expected to decrease. Brad Lubben, with the University of Nebraska tells Brownfield… “A big drop in crop receipts, continued pressure on production costs and that ends up with about a $1.5 billion decline in... Read More.

A lower net farm income expected in MO

Missouri’s net farm income is expected to decline again this year for the second year in a row. In a new report, the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center says 2024 net farm income is $3.66 billion. However, this is... Read More.

Record FG Helps Burger Net NJCAA National Honors

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information\   HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On the power of the NJCAA's longest field goal made this season, Hutchinson Community College redshirt freshman kicker Nestus Burger was named the NJCAA Division Special Teams Player of the Week. Burger's school-record... Read More.