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Farm bill delay would prolong uncertainty for farmers, Olson says
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (154+ words) July 2, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Ag Policy, Minnesota, News The vice president of Minnesota Farm Bureau is concerned the farm bill could get held up in the Senate. Carolyn Olson says the Federation is pleased Senate Ag Committee chair…...
Proposed conservation cuts would further limit already underfunded programs
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (239+ words) July 2, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Ag Policy, Conservation, Crops, Farm Bill, Livestock, News The program director with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the latest iteration of the farm bill being discussed by Congress raises concerns around…...
Iowa farmer expands conservation efforts
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (225+ words) June 26, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Conservation, Cover crops, Crops, Human Interest, Iowa, News A central Iowa farmer says he's focused on bringing more conservation practices to his operation. Corey Hillebo tells Brownfield, "We went to strip-till five or six…...
Sen. Moran calls for stronger CRP flexibility to address drought, wildfire risks
3+ week, 1+ day ago (257+ words) June 10, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Ag Policy, Ag Weather, Cattle, Conservation, Drought, Human Interest, Kansas, News, USDA A U. S. Senator from Kansas says lawmakers need to bolster the Conservation Reserve Program. During a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Jerry…...
Updated Senate farm bill timeline could help nutrition talks
3+ week, 1+ day ago (230+ words) June 10, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Ag Policy, Farm Bill, News An ag lobbyist says he's optimistic a delay in the Senate Agriculture Committee's farm bill timeline won't derail the legislation this year. Randy Russell with The Russell Group tells…...
Farm Bill stakes extend beyond the farm gate
3+ week, 2+ day ago (137+ words) June 9, 2026 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: 2026 Events, 2026 Young Cattlemen's Conference, Cattle, Cattle, Farm Bill, News, Senate Ag Committee Creating a farm bill that works for all of agriculture. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman tells Brownfield, "This is about rural…...
Great Lakes Farm Incubator leader says land access programs are key to farmland preservation
3+ week, 2+ day ago (295+ words) June 9, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: News A farm business advisor says land matching programs are playing a growing role in keeping farmland in production. Koffi Kapchavi is the northwest regional advisor for the MIFarm Link Program. "I think the…...
Farm Bureau leader says Washington still has work to do
3+ week, 3+ day ago (144+ words) June 8, 2026 By Larry Lee Filed Under: Ag economy, Ag Exports, Ag Inputs, Ag Policy, Ag Policy, Dairy, Dairy, Farm Bill, Farm Bureau, News A Wisconsin Farm Bureau official says President Trump's visit to Wisconsin on Friday highlighted some accomplishments, but…...
Illinois conservation districts planning to push land conversion fee this fall
3+ week, 6+ day ago (306+ words) June 5, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Conservation, Crops, Illinois, Livestock, News The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts says the fight isn't over when it comes to finding stabilized funding for the state's districts....
Illinois conservation districts wrestling with stagnant, inadequate funding
4+ week, 1+ day ago (200+ words) June 3, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Conservation, Crops, Illinois, Livestock, News, State Legislature The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts says the state's new budget is disappointing. "Unfortunately, we were held level for the…...