New Ohio legislation would create more native plant habitats
The Ohio State Legislature has passed a bill that would create more native plant habitats across the state. Mary Turocy, with the Nature Conservancy in Ohio, says the legislation allows organizations to […]
Fertilizer prices could jump soon, economist says
An ag economist says the outlook for fertilizer prices isn’t favorable for farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “My general bias here is that fertilizer prices are going to […]
IL pork farmer optimistic in 2025
A central Illinois pork producer is optimistic about the industry’s direction in 2025. Phil Borgic, who raises hogs and grain in Montgomery County, says the pork profitability outlook has improved. […]
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ASA says current farm economy shows the need for a farm bill
The chairman of the American Soybean Association says the organization continues to urge Congress to pass a full five-year farm bill. Josh Gackle says the ag economy isn’t the same as it […]
Soybean export sales sharply below average
U.S. soybean export sales are taking a hit from global competition. The USDA says soybean sales during the week ending February 6th were impacted by a big cancelation from unknown […]
Diesel stocks falling
An ag economist says diesel stocks continue to fall. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “Our U.S. diesel fuel stocks are 7% lower right now than they were this time […]
Website helps you find places in Iowa to collect your bottle and can deposits
The group which represents Iowa’s non-alcoholic beverage producers, bottlers, and distributors has launched a website called empties.org to help you locate a place to take back your cans and bottles. […]
Wisconsin Ag Coalition sets state budget priorities
Several of Wisconsin’s agricultural organizations are optimistic the next state budget will continue to fund some successful programs. Jason Mugnaini is Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s director of government relations and also […]
Labor uncertainty facing pork industry
Officials in the pork industry are concerned an already shallow labor pool is getting smaller. Matthew Grill, senior director of Congressional relations with the National Pork Producers Council, says the […]
