Farmer debt levels rising
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says farmer debt levels in terms of dollars are rising. However, Nick Paulson says that’s mostly attributed to the modern cost of […]
Concern ag workforce layoffs will continue
There are concerns layoffs across the agriculture workforce will continue. Ag economist Christopher Pudenz with Iowa Farm Bureau says a 2024 study showed at least 23 ag-related businesses in Iowa […]
Ethanol exports down on month, holding record pace
U.S. ethanol exports saw a 3% decline from September to October. The Renewable Fuels Association says October’s total of 143.5 million gallons were primarily to Canada and India, followed by […]
Cash dairy prices mostly steady to lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices were mostly steady to lower Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.7025. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down […]
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Sorghum producers looking to India as potential export opportunity
India could soon be a market for U.S. grain sorghum producers. Adam York, CEO of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, tells Brownfield there is an opportunity in India’s poultry feed […]
Pork export sales rise, beef dips
The USDA says U.S. beef export sales notched a marketing year low for the second consecutive week. That was the combination of it being a holiday week and handful of […]
New partnership is helping develop ag career interest
The president and CEO of the National 4-H Council says a new partnership with the Farm Foundation is focused on increasing interest in ag careers. Jill Bramble says the joint effort combines […]
Wheat prices higher amid Russian quality concerns
An ag economist says concerns over Russian wheat quality caused U.S. wheat futures to move higher Thursday. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says Russia’s winter wheat condition rating is sharply below […]
Minnesota dairy farmer wants improved safety net
A Minnesota dairy farmer hopes improvements to the dairy safety net are included in the next farm bill. Fran Miron of Hugo says Dairy Margin Coverage calculations need to be […]
