US Farmland Landlords Aren't Farmers
Monday, March 16, 2026 9:16AM CDT
USDA finds most U.S. farmland is rented out by non-farming landlords with limited acres expected for sale, aging owners and rising rental income since 2014.
Top 5 Things to Watch
Sunday, March 15, 2026 4:59AM CDT
Another winter storm will potentially affect the northern third of the country, while we'll continue to track the prices of fertilizers, fuel and other inputs as the war with Iran continues.
Nebraska Forum: E15, Farm Bill, DEF
Friday, March 13, 2026 3:42PM CDT
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee visited Nebraska on Friday, holding a forum with about 50 agricultural leaders from across the state and Sen. Pete Ricketts, a Republican facing reelection in the fall. Some of the biggest policy topics, such as E15 and passing the Farm Bill, have been front-and-center all year, but the conflict with Iran has elevated those issues.
Rail Merger Would Hurt Ag Shippers
Friday, March 13, 2026 2:41PM CDT
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released an analysis concluding the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would leave farmers exposed to pricing and service decisions they cannot control. AFBF came out formally opposed to the giant railway merger.
