Tag: Farming
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House Passes New Farm Bill As Pressure Shifts To Senate
The U.S. House has moved the ball down the field on long awaited farm policy, passing the 2026 Farm Bill and sending it across the Capitol for what could be a tougher fight in the Senate. Lawmakers approved the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on April 30 by a 224 to 200…
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Stolen ag drones recovered in New Jersey investigation
Fifteen agricultural drones stolen from a New Jersey shipping facility last month have now been recovered, and authorities say the investigation is still ongoing. According to state officials, the drones were taken during a late March theft at a logistics company in Harrison, New Jersey. The equipment, designed for precision agriculture use, is capable of…
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New oat mill drives renewed demand in Upper Midwest
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…
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Bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act Targets Lower Costs for Illinois Producers
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…
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Rollins says safety net updates were necessary
Producers are still waiting……. Movement on farm policy is starting to take shape and Brooke Rollins is making it clear why. Speaking in a recent ag interview, Rollins said updates to reference prices were pushed forward through recent legislation as a stopgap measure while the farm bill remains stalled. “We could not wait on a…
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Kansas wheat showing stress as wind and dryness build
Out across Kansas the wheat crop is starting to feel it. Producers from western and central parts of the state are reporting thin stands uneven growth and soil that just will not hold moisture. Wind has been relentless and that top layer is powder in a lot of fields. Some areas caught a little moisture…