Federal regulators have paused the issuance and renewal of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses in noncompliant states, leaving some H-2A workers unable to obtain licenses.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spoke at Farmfest in Minnesota on Tuesday, announcing some changes to crop insurance, including a two-month delay for paying premiums this year. She also talked about modernizing USDA data collection and crop surveys. Rollins said USDA would hold several forums this month about the issue.
Corn was rated 61% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 63% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 2. Winter wheat harvest reached 86% complete.
Four state grain agencies filed a federal court motion to force Hansen-Mueller to release documents needed to pay farmers and complete an outstanding investigation into the company's collapse.
Attention Customers
Have you heard the news? Owen has arrived! Congratulations to Britt, Andrew, Hayden and Axton on the arrival of their handsome son and baby brother!
♦ OEL has a student opening for the summer and after-school/weekends in the fall at our Toohey location. Duties to include maintenance, construction and grain receiving. Email your resume to office@oelevators.com or drop-off in person to either location. ♦
OEL - Agronomy
OEL is ready to handle your input business for 2026! Talk to the staff at Centralia regarding your seed, fertilizer, and crop protection needs. Brian: (519) 274-4798 Kiara: (519) 955-6444 Centralia Office: (519) 228-6687 ♦
IP Soybean Growers:Please complete your 2026 Chemical Record Sheet online (here) or by paper copy.
Quote of the Day
"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death."
