Brooks McFarland
Compassionate Care Services
Avian flu spread happening year-round
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza has become year-round. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says until two years ago, most instances of the virus within commercial […]
Tariffs could get better ag market access
An ag lobbyist says while trade tariffs are a concern for production agriculture, the farmers who support President Trump understand tariffs can be used for better market access. “But if […]
Grain markets respond higher as Mexican tariffs paused
President Trump says he’ll pause tariffs on imports of Mexican goods that fall under the U.S.-Mexico Canada agreement. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Group says the grain markets are higher […]
Rhoden: eminent domain ban doesn’t kill carbon pipeline project
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines in South Dakota. “We’ll continue to support the private property […]
Patience when early planting soybeans
A researcher at Ohio State University says patience can be key when evaluating early planted soybeans. Dr. Alex Lindsey, associate professor of crop ecophysiology, says soybean plants can often make […]
Asgrow brand to launch new traits in the years to come
Ryan Goddard, Asgrow Brand Manager, caught up with Brownfield at Commodity Classic to talk new trait technologies from the brand. Bayer Crop Science recently announced the development of Vyconic Soybeans, […]
Survey shows farm growth over the next five years likely
The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows the largest increase in farm growth expectations since 2016. Ag economist Jim Mintert says the current ag economy could drive some farmers to retire […]
Illinois pork producer sees optimism in Mexico amongst tariff dispute
A past president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says there’s surprising optimism amongst Mexican end users even as tariffs ratchet up between the two countries. Cherly Walsh is in […]
One day after a blizzard, Iowa weather forecasters are confirmed fired
Six employees at the National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities have been dismissed as part of the Trump administration’s overhaul of the agency, which has seen the recent […]
