House Passes Farm Bill But Strips E15
Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:33PM CDT
After a contentious day on Wednesday driven primarily by Republican divisions on E15, lawmakers began debating amendments to the farm bill essentially overnight. The House then came back Thursday morning to vote on several amendments and pass the bill. The bill passed with some bipartisan support.
12 NE Farmers to Receive $1M on Claims
Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:32PM CDT
Twelve Nebraska farmers will receive 90% of claims against a $1 million bond after Hansen-Mueller Co. filed bankruptcy, leaving them about $100,000 short.
Cattle Virtual Fencing Has New Features
Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:20AM CDT
Halter has launched direct-to-satellite connectivity for its smart cattle collars used for virtual fencing. The upgrade expands U.S. beef cattle market coverage and includes new features like estrus detection and advanced grazing tools to boost efficiency.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 11:44AM CDT
All eight major fertilizer prices were higher for the third full week of April 2026 compared to a month earlier. Six fertilizers were again significantly more expensive, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. In a bit of somewhat good news, only one fertilizer was double-digits higher.