Pork producers left in limbo on visa issues
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) says group’s from across the country are pushing for action to speed up approvals for TN work visas. Jennifer Tirey […]
Ethanol stocks fall to multi-month lows
U.S. ethanol stocks dropped last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply fell to a 43-week low at 22.154 million barrels. That was down 1.305 million […]
Iowans with smoke alarms in their homes may be twice as likely to survive a fire
Iowans are being reminded about the life-saving potential of smoke alarms as part of National Fire Prevention Week. Levi Kinnison, the fire prevention specialist with the Red Oak Fire Department, […]
2025 corn considerations
Many corn farmers are preparing for tighter balance sheets in 2025. University of Minnesota Extension agronomist Jeff Coulter says fertilizer and crop protection products should be scrutinized. “We can think […]
Mississippi crops suffer during “very hot and dry” 2024
A difficult growing season is winding down for east-central Mississippi farmer Philip Good. “The entire south has gone through a very hot and dry year.” Good farms near Macon and […]
CME cash dairy prices mostly steady Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were unchanged in very light trading except for butter Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.60. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese […]
Corn roots are the season’s report card
An agronomist with LG Seeds says a season’s report card is in the roots of the corn crop. Jed Norman, who’s based in north central Iowa, says farmers can identify […]
NPPC secures 9th circuit court victory for U.S. pork producers
The chief legal counsel for the National Pork Producers Council says a recent court ruling from the 9th circuit court is a major win for the U.S. pork industry. Michael Formica […]
Farm bill discussions continue
The president of the National Farmers Union says the leadership of the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees continue to have farm bill conversations. “That’s probably the best news we […]
Farm bill likely put aside during lame duck session
A farm organization lobbyist is not expecting much progress on the farm bill during the lame duck session of Congress. Michael Torrey with Torrey Advisory Group says, “To come back […]
