Agriculture Land Market Remains Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty
OMAHA, Neb., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Despite ongoing challenges in commodity markets and uncertain farm profitability, agricultural land values have remained remarkably stable through mid-2025, according to Farmers National Company. This resilience is mainly driven by the basic
Soybeans Make New Lows
The soybean market hit fresh lows early Monday, pressured by near-ideal weather conditions across much of the Midwest. With crops generally thriving as we move deeper into July, bearish sentiment has taken hold, limiting any significant rally
Producers and Landowners Can Now Enroll in USDA’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The sign-up runs from July 14 through Aug. 8, 2025. Grassland
Farm Progress Show Announces Ag PhD Sessions Featuring Brian and Darren Hefty
DECATUR, ILL. (July 15, 2025) — The Farm Progress Show, one of the nation’s largest outdoor agricultural events, has announced a special partnership with Brian and Darren Hefty of Ag PhD for the 2025 show in Decatur, Illinois.
Simpson Begins Tenure as NCFC CEO as Co-op Leaders Come to Washington
Washington, D.C. (July 15, 2025)—Duane Simpson yesterday assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC), succeeding longtime CEO Chuck Conner. His first day on the job came as
Mexico Aiming for SAF Production by 2030
Mexico intends to produce its own sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. Julio Diaz Cruz of the National Chamber of Air Transport says success will depend on industry stakeholders collaborating effectively. Cruz said Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency
Baldwin, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Mental Health Care for Farmers, Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Farmers First Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to address the mental health epidemic in rural America and expand access to critical mental health care
Congress, state lawmakers move to juice aviation biofuel production
Allison Prang Nebraska Examinar Congress’ passage of President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cuts bill this month could help grow the market for sustainable aviation fuel, a nascent industry that could be a boon for corn-producing states