Farmers expecting aid payments, potential government shutdown looms
Farmers across the country are awaiting billions of dollars in disaster assistance as Congress debates plans to keep the government operating. Brad Weddelman, chief economist for the Senate Ag Committee, […]
Price risk management paramount for cattle producers
A livestock economist says now is a good time for cattle producers to explore risk management options. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University says, “I think it’ll help you sleep […]
Maximizing yields in 2025
A commercial agronomist says investing in new technology could help farmers improve their yields in 2025. Precision Planting’s Jason Webster says using the right tools lays the groundwork to maximizing […]
Man charged in Sioux City cold case murder now back in Iowa
The man accused of murder in the 1983 shooting death of a Sioux City woman has been returned to Iowa. Sixty-two-year-old Thomas Duane Popp was extradited from Washington State this […]
Consumers concerned about tariff impacts on food prices
A University of Illinois study shows most consumers expect tariffs to increase the prices they pay for food. “People that are worried about tariffs are also much more worried […]
An optimistic outlook on trade with Mexico
A southern Indiana farmer says maintaining key export markets is crucial to profitability for producers. Matthew Lucas is the vice president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council. “That is the biggest […]
Patented technology differentiates Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio offers products that optimize crop production through specifically timed and placed nitrogen delivery. Logan Woodford, Product Development Manager, based in Illinois, tells Brownfield patented technology of gene edited […]
Farm Credit system seeing impact of down ag economy
The slumping ag economy is having real world impacts. Bill Davis, CEO of Oklahoma Ag Credit, told the 123rd annual convention of the National Farmers Union in Oklahoma City that […]
Economist bullish for butterfat demand
A dairy economist says domestic butter manufacturers have an opportunity to serve more of the U.S. market. Corey Geiger with CoBank says butter imports since the pandemic have skyrocketed. “The growth this […]
The value of high oleic soybeans in dairy nutrition
An executive committee member on the United Soybean Board says checkoff research is helping farmers find new market opportunities. Todd Hanton says high oleic soybeans are helping improve dairy nutrition. […]