Ag News

AFBF President offers solutions to Senate Ag Committee

IARN – As farmers and ranchers continue to grapple with a difficult farm economy, the Senate Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing to discuss solutions. American Farm Bureau Federation President

Now is the time to finalize crop insurance coverage

IARN – Farmers across the country are being reminded to finalize their crop insurance coverage for the 2026 crop season before the March 16 deadline for most spring-seeded crops. New

USDA sets spring crop insurance prices

IARN – As spring planting gears up across the country, the Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency has determined crop insurance prices for 2026. Faith Parum, an economist with the

Significant drought coverage in ag production areas

IARN – Although planting season is just a few weeks away, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows significant drought coverage in ag production regions of the United States. USDA meteorologist

Feenstra, Nunn Tout Ag Committee’s Farm Bill

Washington, D.C. (RI) — The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has passed an 800‑page Farm Bill that would set federal rules and spending levels for agriculture and food assistance programs for