The importance of investing checkoff dollars in growing demand
Growing exports markets matter for U.S. beef and pork producers. Missouri pork producer and National Pork Board member Jesse Heimer says export markets are crucial for pork producers. “In a […]
Iowa State University celebrating 125 years of the Campanile
Iowa State University will celebrate the 125th anniversary Sunday of a memorial gift that has become an enduring symbol of the school in Ames. Music professor Michael Golemo says the […]
With the dry weather, some Iowa farmers are starting to bring in the crops
Some Iowa farmers are already firing up their combines to start harvesting crops. Angie Rieck Hinz, a field agronomist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, says it’s a bit […]
Red crown rot spread under investigation
A plant pathologist at the University of Kentucky says red crown rot is having a wider impact on midwestern soybean growers. Carl Bradley says the fungal disease is spreading. “It’s […]
National Farm Safety and Health Week
National Farm Safety and Health Week begins Monday. Steve Schoenfeld with Minnesota Farm Bureau says farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. “But we can make […]
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Farm leases expected to be steady or modestly decrease in 2025
Farm leases are expected to remain steady or see modest decrease for 2025. Cole Nickerson, with Farmers National Company tells Brownfield… “Like anything, when profitability and agriculture falls, there’s pressure […]
China possibly stockpiling as U.S. soybean purchases continue
Chinese demand for U.S. soybeans is improving. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor tells Brownfield low prices are generating business. “Imports have picked up for sure, and you know […]
U.S. Grains Council targets global starch demand
The manager of global strategies and trade for the U.S. Grains Council says growing international demand for corn starch will benefit U.S. farmers. Alexander Grabois says research shows U.S. corn […]
Russia attacks Ukrainian grain ship, reports say
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated this week. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says Russia recently attacked a grain ship in the Black Sea. “A Russian missile hit a wheat […]
