Cash dairy prices steady to lower Friday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0150 at $0.51. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0950 […]
Swine disease a concern along with HPAI
Livestock diseases are a concern for Minnesota’s Ag Commissioner. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield while much attention is deservedly given to highly pathogenic avian flu, swine producers are facing several threats […]
Expectations for a stronger year for U.S. corn
The chief revenue officer at an Ohio based cooperative is expecting a stronger year for the corn market in 2025. Kirk Roetgerman with Mercer Landmark says it all depends on Brazil’s second […]
USDA chief economist, Meyer, outlines egg price concerns
The USDA’s chief economist says he’s concerned about the continued rise in egg prices. Seth Meyer says prices will remain elevated until the country gets a handle on the avian […]
Has ag economy bottomed out?
Has the farm economy bottomed out? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach vice president Jason Henderson tells Brownfield it’s close. “I think right now we’re really close to a bottom […]
A-PLUS local meatpacking bill reintroduced
A group of lawmakers is again pushing legislation designed to expand local meat processing options. The Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States, or A-PLUS Act, was reintroduced by […]
Sen. Ernst lauds Greer’s USTR confirmation
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says she’s hopeful new U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will explore free trade agreements with emerging markets. “We saw absolutely no new trade deals in the […]
Board of Regents President responds to criticism on ending DEI programs
The President of the Board of Regents is responding to questions by lawmakers about whether the state schools have done enough enough to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. President […]
A conservation convert
A central Illinois farmer says a decision to change farming practices ten years ago has made him a conservation convert. Randy Strubhar, who farms in McLean and DeWitt County, says […]
Tariff impacts on U.S. agriculture
With tariffs on Canada and Mexico looming, an economist is concerned about the long-term impacts on agriculture. Ohio State University professor Ian Sheldon says he’s most worried about the U.S. soybean industry. “The […]
