USDA launched a voluntary "Product of USA" label strictly for meat from animals born, raised, harvested and processed domestically. Beef organizations applaud the transparent, loophole-closing standard.
The Trump administration has frozen grant applications under the Renewable Energy for America Program because the Trump administration is pressing to curb subsidies for projects using solar, wind and other renewable energy sources. REAP is a popular program that largely funds only small-scale projects such as rooftop solar on barns or more energy-efficient irrigation systems.
Right-to-repair advocate Willie Cade says John Deere's farmer-facing PRO Service software still shows fewer product improvement programs than dealer software, limiting independent repair capabilities.
USDA's March 31 reports showed lower corn and wheat planting intentions, higher soybean acres, and mixed grain stocks, but tariff uncertainty, fertilizer costs, and ample supplies leave the 2026 crop outlook murky.
Attention Customers
IP Soybean Program Manger, Britt Hodgert, was on hand as Terry Hodgins took delivery of his brand new JD Gator on a bright, sunny morning at OEL. Terry was the lucky winner of the OEL Early Bird Draw in January.
The draw may be over, but you can still contract IP Soybeans for 2026 by calling OEL! ♦ 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 Britt: (519) 719-8122 Centralia Office: (519) 228-6687
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