Minnesota Farm Bureau Member Katie Wiese Elected Secretary of AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Minnesota Farm Bureau member Katie Wiese of Cass County was elected secretary of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee, during the AFBF Annual Convention in Anaheim. In this one-year national
At Farm Bureau Convention, Secretary Rollins Announces Dairy Margin Coverage Expansion and Section 32 Purchases of U.S. Commodities
(Anaheim, CA, January 13, 2026) – Yesterday at the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced expanded enrollment for 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and new Section 32 commodity purchases that
Signup Underway for Improved DMC to Assist Dairy Farmers Facing Low Prices
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation is pleased that Dairy Margin Coverage Program signup is under way, with key improvements aiding farmers as prices have fallen and DMC assistance becomes essential for some farms in 2026. “An
Great Plains Food Bank Names new Chief Executive Officer, Ann Prifrel
NORTH DAKOTA — The Great Plains Food Bank is proud to announce Ann Prifrel as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 13, 2026. A Midwest native with a lifelong commitment to ensuring neighbors have access to nourishing food,
Cattle Charge Higher as WASDE Ripples Through the Trade
Markets at the close were still digesting Monday’s WASDE and USDA reports, with ongoing discussion around how soybeans and cattle are reacting as geopolitical tensions build once again. China hosted another reserve sale, adding to the global
Ag Committee Leaders Press for Urgent H-2A Reform as Farm Labor Concerns Dominate Farm Bureau Convention
Leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees highlighted the need for urgent H-2A labor reform while gathering at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention in Anaheim, California, on Sunday, as lawmakers and farm groups alike
AgMarket.Net Early Morning Market Analysis 1/13/26
January 13, 2026 At this hour: 🌽Corn market is down 2-3c, 🌱soybeans are down 6-7c, 🍞wheat is down 1-3c, 🛢️crude oil is up $0.83-$0.84, 💲US Dollar is up 9-10 points -What a bearish shocker of a report
Exciting Soybean Products Headed Down the Pipeline
Bayer Crop Science continues to lead the industry in research and development investment, with a strong pipeline of soybean innovations aimed at expanding weed control options and protecting yield potential. Among the upcoming technologies is Vyconic™, a
USDA Names New Leadership of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
(Washington, D.C.) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced important leadership changes within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Dr. Michael Watson, APHIS Administrator, will retire at the end of January after decades of
Farm Bureau Names Oklahoma Border Collie Max as 2026 Farm Dog of the Year
Recognizing the vital role that four-legged companions play on family farms and ranches, the Farm Dog of the Year contest has grown into a popular and anticipated feature of the annual American Farm Bureau Convention. Launched several