Forage supplies ample as winter weather continues
The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says feed costs have remained relatively inexpensive. Tony Hancock tells Brownfield there’s an excellent supply of hay. “Corn prices are […]
Cash dairy prices lower Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0375 at $0.70. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.70 to $0.71. Forty-pound cheese […]
Food vs. fuel debate lingers on
Decades after the introduction of biofuels the food versus fuel debate continues. Steve Reinhard, who farms in Ohio and serves with the United Soybean Board, says a recent Purdue University […]
Crop margins not as bleak
Crop margins are improving in the New Year. Minnesota corn and soybean farmer Darin Johnson says he’s taken advantage of the recent market rally. “We still really are under our […]
Dordt athletes named GPAC Runners of the week
Dordt University’s Payton Mauldin is this week’s GPAC Men’s track athlete-of-the-week. Mauldin, a senior, from George, Iowa, qualified for nationals in three events last weekend at the Mount Marty Invite […]
Questions about water resources management in Indiana
The Indiana State Senate has introduced several bills during this year’s legislative session to address water resources management across the state. Purdue University’s Jane Frankenberger says the industrial development project […]
Michigan Manure Summit focuses on safety
The Michigan Manure Hauler Certification program is training farmers and their employees on how to protect the environment and people if a spill occurs. Michigan Farm Bureau’s Tess Van Gorder […]
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Feenstra says late May target for passing big bill on taxes, spending and more
Congressman Randy Feenstra says by this time next month the outline of a massive bill that includes extending current tax cuts should be developed. “I’ll tell you what, I’m deep […]
Demand bump leading to increased optimism for pork producers
Pictured: David Newman, senior vice president of market growth with the National Pork Board, at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A pork industry […]