Eliminating unspent IRA funds would end climate-smart agriculture incentives
An agricultural climate leader says eliminating unspent Inflation Reduction Act funding would be a disservice to farmers. Joe Shultz executive director of The Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation. “There […]
Grants announced for beginning farmers, livestock producers in Minnesota
A new grant will support beginning farmers in Minnesota who purchase farm equipment and farm infrastructure development. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield up to $20,000 is […]
Minnesota Department of Ag announces grants for beginning farmers, livestock producers
A new grant will support beginning farmers in Minnesota who purchase farm equipment and farm infrastructure development. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield up to $20,000 is […]
Farm income up August, input costs lower
U.S. farm income shot higher in August as input costs moved lower. The USDA says the index of prices received by farmers was up 3.8% from July on increases for […]
$58 million available for organic dairies
The USDA has announced $58 million in marketing assistance is available for organic dairy farmers. The funding through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program provides cost-chare payments on up to […]
FCA ag economist says bumby road ahead for agriculture
An ag economist from the Farm Credit Administration says there are still concerns about the direction of the ag economy. Rebecca Kaiser says producers are still feeling the effects of […]
Labor suits are building as farm groups push for relief
An ag leader says farm groups are taking multiple actions against the U.S. Department of Labor’s new H-2A guest worker rule to find relief from the regulations. Michael Marsh with […]
Arkansas farmer looking for a silver lining this fall
A northeast Arkansas farmer says he hopes his fields recover after dealing with the remnants of two hurricanes this year. Derek Haigwood tells Brownfield, “If we don’t get any more […]
Don’t underestimate soybean cyst nematode
An extension crops educator is concerned too many farmers underestimate the threat of soybean cyst nematode. Angie Peltier with the University of Minnesota says SCN is the biggest soybean yield-limiting […]
Managing financial stress in low economic times
A regional vice president at Farm Credit MidAmerica says farmers should be strategic when making management decisions in tighter farm economy. Brock Burcham says net farm income has come down from the historic levels in […]
