Eric Pfeiffer

For today's retail agronomists and crop consultants, the modern farming landscape is defined by a relentless balancing act. Between tightening profit margins, fluctuating global supply chains, and evolving regulatory expectations, the pressure to deliver practical, data-backed guidance has never been higher.

The grain and livestock markets this week have delivered a dizzying succession of sharp spikes and steep pullbacks, leaving the ag sector navigating a relentless wave of volatility. The phrase “roller coaster ride” doesn't even begin to do it justice.

Hoosier farmers, state lawmakers, and ag industry experts gathered at The Commons in Columbus Wednesday for the 2026 Indiana Ag Policy Summit. Hosted by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance's Membership and Policy Committee, this year's summit focused heavily on the intersection of agriculture, state energy demands, utility regulation, and biofuels expansion.

A freshman lawmaker in D.C. shared what he's learned in his time there about ag policy last week at the Indiana Ag Policy Summit.

The House did their job by passing its version of the Farm Bill earlier this spring and now we're hearing that the Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to mark up and vote on their version Thursday.

USDA released their Land Values Summary last week showing farmland values across the Corn Belt continued to show steady appreciation, though at a more moderate pace compared to the rapid gains of prior years.

Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed 13 points to a reading of 126. Supported by a mid-summer bump in corn and soybean prices, producers reported feeling somewhat more confident about current financial conditions and major investment decisions.

The iconic blue corduroy jacket is officially more popular than ever.

The long-overdue reauthorization of our nation's agricultural policy hit a brick wall on Thursday as the Senate Agriculture Committee officially recessed indefinitely following a bitter 11-to-10 vote blocked a Republican-led farm bill package.

Senate Agriculture Committee abruptly halted work on the legislation , deadlocking in an 11-to-10 vote that forced the panel to recess indefinitely. With Congress running short on legislative days before the end of the year, many farm leaders now fear the window to finally replace the outdated 2018 Farm Bill is rapidly closing.