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  • New oat mill drives renewed demand in Upper Midwest

    New oat mill drives renewed demand in Upper Midwest

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    A new processing facility in southern Minnesota is expected to create additional demand for food-grade oats, signaling a potential shift for producers in the Upper Midwest. The mill, backed by farmer investment, is scheduled to begin taking grain later this year and is designed to handle several million bushels annually. The focus will be on…

  • Turnpike Troubadours and Red Clay Strays Announce Major 2026 Tour Expansion

    Turnpike Troubadours and Red Clay Strays Announce Major 2026 Tour Expansion

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    TULSA, OK — Fresh off their headlining appearances at Stagecoach and Stillwater’s recent stadium shows, the Turnpike Troubadours and The Red Clay Strays have both unveiled massive expansion plans for their 2026 tours. The Turnpike Troubadours have added dozens of dates to their Wild America Tour, extending their run into late October with new stops…

  • USDA Doubles Disaster Relief Payouts to Cushion Farmers Against Surging Costs

    USDA Doubles Disaster Relief Payouts to Cushion Farmers Against Surging Costs

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized a massive expansion of federal aid today, April 27, 2026, effectively doubling the financial assistance available to producers under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the department is increasing the payment factor from 35% to 70%, a strategic move…

  • Severe weather stretches across the Midwest

    Severe weather stretches across the Midwest

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    Midwest Supercells Level Farm Infrastructure and Threaten Early Crops ST. LOUIS — A violent outbreak of long-track supercells tore through the heart of the Midwest today, April 27, 2026, leaving a trail of destroyed farm infrastructure and significant crop damage across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Driven by an intense low-pressure system, the storms triggered “Particularly…

  • Bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act Targets Lower Costs for Illinois Producers

    Bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act Targets Lower Costs for Illinois Producers

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, has introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act to address soaring input costs by boosting domestic production. The bipartisan legislation would provide USDA grants and low-interest loans specifically to small and mid-sized fertilizer producers, aiming to break the market hold of large consolidated…

  • Pillen Signs LB 1187 to Overhaul Nebraska Brand Committee and Fees

    Pillen Signs LB 1187 to Overhaul Nebraska Brand Committee and Fees

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    New Nebraska Brand Law Signed to Modernize Cattle Inspection and GovernanceLINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen has officially signed LB 1187, a landmark overhaul of the Nebraska Livestock Brand Act designed to settle long-standing industry disputes. The new law expands the Nebraska Brand Committee from five to seven members, specifically adding representatives for cattle feeders and…