Inflation is usually caused when too much money is put into circulation by a central bank (like our Federal Reserve Bank) to pay for government debt or just to stimulate economic activity. This can overheat an otherwise well-balanced economy.

A bipartisan group of seven Midwest governors, led by Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan inquiring about the steps necessary to implement a state-level solution to ensure E15 can be sold all year long.

Consumers in 10 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, the UK, New Zealand and Singapore, don’t see it as a priority to make major changes to agriculture or their diets to address climate change, according to a new survey. The poll, conducted by Kantar Public, was aimed at...

In the last two weeks since UAW John Deere workers went on strike after rejecting a labor agreement, the strike has shown no signs of slowing down. To gauge industry sentiment regarding the situation, a recent Farm Equipment Magazine poll asked machinery dealers if they support the strike or not.

Federal prosecutors are seeking the extradition of a Ukrainian man who is accused of launching cyberattacks on more than 2,000 U.S. businesses, including the world’s largest meat packer JBS Inc.

The deal reached this past weekend to end European Union (EU) retaliatory tariffs on U.S. corn and other goods in exchange for a halt to U.S. tariffs on EU steel and aluminum is welcome news for American farmers, according to American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “While the dispute centered...

Thanksgiving Expected To Be Most Expensive Holiday In History, American Farm Bureau Says – CBS New York (cbslocal.com)

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded a slight drop in producer sentiment in October, down 3 points to a reading of 121. The modest drop was part of a three-month slide for the index primarily due to producers' weakened perceptions for both current and future conditions in...

Deere employees continued their three-week-old strike on Wednesday after they voted to reject a second contract reached between the U.S. equipment manufacturer and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union that bumped up wages and bonuses.

Each year during the National FFA Convention & Expo, six students are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary, and vice presidents representing the country's central, southern, eastern, and western regions.

The USDA says corn harvest advanced last week, while soybean harvest activity is now slower than normal. Weather was mixed in the Midwest and Plains, including heavy late week precipitation in parts of the region.As of last Sunday, 74% of U.S. corn is harvested, compared to 66% both a week ago and...

The Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Arkansas has developed a series of videos intended to help growers develop stronger connections to customers.  

According to the National Retail Federation, 44% of Americans plan to carve a pumpkin as part of their Halloween festivities this year. Have you ever wondered how far your jack-o’-lantern might have traveled to reach your doorstep?

University of Missouri’s livestock economist, Scott Brown, says he’s fairly optimistic about the cattle market over the next several months, especially as you look at the September placements. “The pre-report estimates actually would have suggested higher placements relative to a year-ago,” Brown...

An ag economist says global cotton demand could reach a record high this year, levels not seen since the great recession. CoBank’s Rob Fox recently told Brownfield News Network that the market is being amplified by supply chain disruptions.“Spinners making thread and so on can’t get the cotton on...