First Illinois Pork Industry Group meets this week
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says a new initiative is aimed at addressing the pork industry’s labor needs. Jennifer Tirey says the Illinois Pork Industry Group […]
A tough crop year in northern Wisconsin
The wet spring and dry late summer have led to a tough year for some northern Wisconsin farmers. One of them is Ben Augustine, who farms near Sheldon. Most of […]
Helping farmers navigate a difficult farm economy
The head of Syngenta crop protection says innovation can help farmers navigate a tighter farm economy. Vern Hawkins says it starts with understanding farm profitability levels. “The return on investments […]
Average to below average soybeans in NE SD
A famer in northeast South Dakota says soybean harvest is wrapping up soon and the crop is average to below-average. “We’re happy to stick a fork in the soybeans for […]
Warm, dry conditions to stick around awhile
U.S. harvest is moving at a fast pace due to warm, dry conditions and an ag meteorologist says that will likely continue across the Corn Belt in the near-term. Drew […]
USA FFA Chapter gaining community support for new ag facility
An FFA chapter in Michigan’s Thumb is one step closer to building an agricultural barn to support educational and community service efforts. Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School agriculture teacher and FFA […]
McDonald’s files suit against top meat processors, alleging price fixing
McDonald’s has accused the four largest meat processors of conspiring to inflate the price of beef. In a lawsuit filed last Friday, the world’s largest buyer of beef and pork […]
USDA FSA declares parts of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky a natural disaster area due to drought
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has declared parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana impacted by extreme drought conditions as primary natural disaster areas. Counties that qualify for federal assistance have had eight or more consecutive weeks […]
Tennessee farmer says he’s evaluating his crop mix for 2025
A northwest Tennessee farmer says the current high yield, low commodity price situation has him reevaluating his crop mix for 2025. David Nichols tells Brownfield he grows soft red winter […]
McDonald’s honors Michigan farmers for apple month
Michigan McDonald’s is recognizing apple growers this October for being an instrumental supplier partner. Ken Berg owns six McDonald’s restaurants across West Michigan and tells Brownfield he’s proud to see […]
