Stephanie Hoff

Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting news release

President Donald Trump has announced a plan for the U.S. to take control of the Strait of Hormuz.He implemented a 20% charge on all cargo passing through the route as

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $12 billion in additional farm aid through a budget reconciliation package. John Newton, vice president of public policy with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the aid is necessary because of a challenging farm economy…tape

Japan's push to reduce carbon emissions could open new export opportunities for the U.S. ethanol industry. As the country moves toward wider use of E20 fuel, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is led a trade mission to Japan to highlight the state's role in producing lower-carbon fuels.

The USDA updates its crop production estimates this week, and analysts will be watching to see whether favorable growing conditions push yield forecasts even higher. University of Minnesota Extension economist Ed Usset says while conditions remain mixed across parts of the Corn Belt, expectations still call for another large U.S. corn and soybean crop. Usset says that despite regional differences, current private estimates remain largely in line with USDA's projections for corn…tape

USDA is giving farmers more time to pay their crop insurance bills. The Risk Management Agency is authorizing Approved Insurance Providers to give producers up to 60 additional days to

The Senate farm bill could be headed back to the Agriculture Committee as soon as lawmakers return to Washington in September.

The Senate farm bill could be headed back to the Agriculture Committee as soon as lawmakers return to Washington in September.

Corn is drawing the most attention from grain market watchers as global supplies tighten and demand remains strong. Mike Zuzolo, founder of Global Commodity Analytics, says the fundamentals behind corn are the strongest they've been in years. As harvest approaches, Zuzolo says marketing decisions may be just as important as production numbers.

Expanding markets for ethanol is a key priority as the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council elects its new chairman. Jay Reiners stepped away from day-to-day farming after 35 years on his central Nebraska farm to focus on international issues. He says the council is busy given the administration's strong emphasis on trade