EPA Administrator Tells Senate He Supports Year-Round E-15

The administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency says the most effective way to allow year-round E-15 sales is through Congressional action. Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, Lee Zeldin told lawmakers, “That is the
John Deere Announces $20 Billion Commitment to U.S. Investment Over Next Decade

OLATHE, Kansas – During yesterday’s 2Q 2025 earning’s call, John Deere chairman and CEO John May announced a bold commitment to invest $20 billion in the United States over the next 10 years, underscoring the continued dedication
New Canadian Ag Minister to Tackle Issues with U.S., China

Canada’s new agriculture minister Heath MacDonald said in an interview last week that tackling trade issues with China and the United States are his most pressing priorities. The two-front trade war with the world’s largest economies has
Veteran Farm Broadcaster Tom Brand Shares Heartfelt Humor and Rural Roots in New Book

ST. JOSEPH, MO— After years behind the mic delivering news, weather, and wisdom to America’s heartland, longtime farm broadcaster Tom Brand is bringing his voice to the printed page. His debut book,Welts on Your Butt a Calf
Study Reveals Testing Capacity Shortfalls in Event of ASF Outbreak

A recent study shows sampling and laboratory capacity to be major areas of concern in the event of an African Swine Fever outbreak in the U.S. “The key to managing an ASFV outbreak is in testing and
Grocery Inflation Slows to Slowest Pace in Five Years

Food-at-home prices increased in April at a 2% annual pace, down from 2.4% in March, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across-the-board inflation ticked down last month to 2.3%,
K-State study: Slowing down pivots can improve water efficiency and yields

Kelsey Stremel, K-State Research and Extension news GARDEN CITY, Kan. — With irrigation systems running across Kansas fields, a simple adjustment could make a big difference in conserving water and boosting crop performance —slowing down the speed