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The new Agronomy Zone will be unveiled at 2026 Farm Progress Show

The new Agronomy Zone will be unveiled at 2026 Farm Progress Show

The Farm Progress Show is one of the best environments in agriculture to learn about the newest equipment, technology, and innovative management practices. Each year the show rotates between host sites in Boone Iowa and Decatur Illinois and this year the show returns to Boone. Matt Jungmann is the director of events with Farm Progress and he says that one of the new aspects of the show is the Agronomy Zone which features research-grade crop plots designed to help farmers make informed...

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USB budget to sharpen focus, maximize returns

USB budget to sharpen focus, maximize returns

The United Soybean Board has approved a $122.5 million budget for fiscal year 2027, investing soybean checkoff dollars to expand markets and strengthen demand for U.S. soy. The farmer-led board says funding will support research, promotion, and education across food,...

R-CALF says imports hinder herd growth

R-CALF says imports hinder herd growth

The U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in decades, leaving beef supplies historically tight and raising questions about when producers will begin expanding their herds. While economists often point to cattle prices, forage conditions, and producer...

House approves additional farm aid

House approves additional farm aid

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $12 billion in additional farm aid as part of its budget reconciliation package. John Newton, vice president of public policy with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the struggles of the farm economy have made...

USDA moves forward with mandatory relocation despite pushback

USDA moves forward with mandatory relocation despite pushback

The USDA Rural Development Mission Area intends to move nearly 3,000 members of its workforce out of the Washington, DC area, according to a report from Meatingplace. The relocation aims to modernize operations, increase accountability, and ensure federal resources...

Heavy rain hits crops in central Iowa again

Heavy rain hits crops in central Iowa again

Earlier this week, torrential rains hit central Iowa once again via a windbag storm. On top of the rain, heavy wind and hail damaged crops in some parts of the state. Dan Bjorklund, technical agronomist at Landus Cooperative, said that, while central and eastern Iowa...

Record voter support for E15 captures Senate’s attention

Record voter support for E15 captures Senate’s attention

A new voter poll shows record support for all year around higher-ethanol fuel blend. Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, wants to use the data to advance year-round E15 legislation through the Senate. He explains that voter support for...

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USB budget to sharpen focus, maximize returns

USB budget to sharpen focus, maximize returns

The United Soybean Board has approved a $122.5 million budget for fiscal year 2027, investing soybean checkoff dollars to expand markets and strengthen demand for U.S. soy. The farmer-led board says funding will support research, promotion, and education across food,...

R-CALF says imports hinder herd growth

R-CALF says imports hinder herd growth

The U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in decades, leaving beef supplies historically tight and raising questions about when producers will begin expanding their herds. While economists often point to cattle prices, forage conditions, and producer...

House approves additional farm aid

House approves additional farm aid

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $12 billion in additional farm aid as part of its budget reconciliation package. John Newton, vice president of public policy with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the struggles of the farm economy have made...