Ag policy expert discusses lack of clarity surrounding lab-grown protein
An ag policy expert says there are still too many unknowns about lab-grown protein. Jack Hubbard, with the Center for Environment and Welfare tells Brownfield… “There’s no long-term health studies. There’s […]
Optimism for lower interest rates
The leader of a banking organization says cash flow is tight for most farmers, and some are concerned about their balance sheets and high operating costs with low commodity prices. […]
Different approaches to marketing old crop grain
Missouri farmers have differing plans for moving old crop grain ahead of what’s expected to be a good harvest this fall. Cass County farmer Matt Moreland says he’s got a […]
New research developed to find early signs of tar spot
The founder and CEO of Insignum AgTech has partnered with Purdue University to develop new technology that could help farmers detect tar spot earlier in corn. Kyle Mohler says DNA […]
Illinois wheat growers seeking checkoff
Members of the Illinois Wheat Association (IWA) are circulating petitions to institute a wheat checkoff in the state. Don Guinnip, with IWA, who farms in Marshall & Clark County, says […]
Indiana FFA State President says the FFA pavilion has something for everyone
The Indiana FFA State President says the Indiana FFA Pavilion is an opportunity to connect consumers with the ag industry. Ethan Wolheter says fairgoers can learn about different areas of agriculture. […]
As cattle futures slide, economist says he’s keeping a close eye on demand
September feeder cattle futures have dropped nearly $18 in the past two weeks. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says supply fundamentals haven’t changed. “We have to continue to watch what’s […]
USDA lowers new crop corn, wheat ending stocks
The USDA tightened the balance sheets for corn and wheat while raising ending stocks for soybeans. Corn carryout is pegged at 2.073 billion bushels, a cut of 26 million from […]
Preconditioning programs add value to calves
A technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health says investing in a preconditioning program can increase the value of calves at auction. Dr. Tim Parks tells Brownfield that weaning and […]
INFB’s Fall Creek Pavilion is an investment in Indiana youth
The president of the Indiana Farm Bureau says investing in ag youth is an investment in the association’s future. Randy Kron says supporting programs like 4-H and FFA benefit the industry. […]
