Hinson, Grassley frustrated with farm bill delays
Some lawmakers say the farm bill isn’t likely to get passed this year. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa says progress has stalled and time is running out. “The whole […]
Changes on the horizon at the Missouri State Fair
Infrastructure at the Missouri State Fair is getting a refresh in the next two years. Director Jason Moore says there have been many changes at the Missouri State Fair in […]
Low grain prices leading to lack of fertilizer purchases
A fertilizer market analyst says many growers have been holding off on fertilizer purchases. Josh Linville with StoneX Group says poor commodity prices have reduced farmer confidence. “Values are down […]
Iowa farmer optimistic about crops despite weather challenges
A western Iowa farmer says he’s faced a number of challenges during the growing season. Kevin Ross raises corn, soybeans, and hay near Minden. “This year it seems like we’ve […]
House Ag Committee members talk farm bill timing
Two members of the House Agriculture Committee are optimistic a new farm bill can be completed by the end of the year. Minnesota Republican Congressman Brad Finstad tells Brownfield House […]
Governor’s summit focusing on future of ag and bioeconomy
Nebraska state leaders say the bioeconomy presents a lot of opportunity for the state’s ag industry. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is hosting the 2024 Summit on Agriculture and Economic Development […]
MSU wheat trials target falling numbers
Michigan State University’s wheat variety trials for the first time analyzed falling numbers to help farmers reduce pre-harvest sprouting. Wheat breeder Eric Olsen tells Brownfield this year’s wetter season made […]
Farmers predict cash rental rates to remain the same in 2025
Farmers who participated in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer aren’t expecting any big changes to cash rents in 2025. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture tells […]
Beef export values climb in June
U.S beef exports have slowed in volume while export values have risen. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says beef exports reached the highest value […]
Report takes a closer look at opportunities for the beef-on-dairy industry
The beef-on-dairy sector continues to provide an additional revenue stream for dairy producers and is helping bridge the beef supply gap. Lawrence Williams, a dairy beef cross development specialist at Purina […]