Nebraska Forum: E15, Farm Bill, DEF
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.
Top 5 Things to Watch
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.
US Farmland Landlords Aren't Farmers
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.