Ag banker concerned about lengthy downturn in farm economy
An ag banker is concerned about a prolonged downturn in the farm economy. Ed Elfmann is with the American Bankers Association. “USDA is predicting a 27 percent drop in farm […]
Farm Advisors officially launches new farmer mentorship program
A new conservation mentor program will help farmers implement soil health practices on their operation. Jim Moseley says the people who founded Farm Advisors have decades of experience in on-farm […]
Beck’s Hybrids helping farmers navigate lower prices
The president of Beck’s Hybrids says they’re focused on helping farmers navigate lower profitability. Scott Beck knows farmers are feeling the squeeze of lower commodity prices. “It’s really a holistic […]
Farm Technology Days an opportunity to teach farm safety
A farm safety organization is urging families to be very careful as grain bin cleaning and filling season arrives. Brian Kuhl with Progressive Agriculture tells Brownfield people die every year […]
Farmers encouraged to keep eye on expenses as inflation slows
An ag banker says farmers need to maintain strong balance sheets even as inflation has slowed. Barry Benson with Nebraska-based First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) tells Brownfield… We do have to look […]
Farmers’ Almanac predicts Iowa will face ‘Wet Whirlwind’ in winter ahead
While we’re in the season of state fair corndogs and cotton candy, soon enough, the wicked winds of winter will blow into Iowa, and the new edition of the Farmers’ […]
Be strategic moving old crop grain
University of Iowa Ag Economist Chad Hart says many farmers have a lot of old crop grain in storage and some of that will need to be moved to make […]
Colombia accuses U.S. of subsidizing milk powder exports
U.S. milk powder is being targeted for countervailing tariffs by the South American government of Colombia, which claims U.S. milk powders are subsidized by the government. Shawna Morris, with the […]
Columbia accuses U.S. of subsidizing milk powder exports
U.S. milk powder is being targeted for countervailing tariffs by the South American government of Columbia, which claims U.S. milk powders are subsidized by the government. Shawna Morris with the […]
