Not a time to speculate when it comes to retaliatory tariffs
The president and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation says the biggest area of concern for the announced tariffs are in Asia. Dan Halstrom says Japan, South Korea, and […]
Proposed legislation offers long-term SWCD funding solution
The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) says a new proposal in the General Assembly offers a potential long-term funding solution for local […]
New HPAI case confirmed in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza for 2025. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says a commercial poultry farm in Sheboygan County has been […]
February dairy product production mostly lower
Production was down for most dairy products in February. USDA’s monthly report shows the only products with more production were frozen yogurt, which was up 2.7% from February of last […]
Dairy genetic evaluation reset reflects component gains
An economist says dairy cattle genetics have made major strides over the past five years. Corey Geiger with CoBank says since 1965, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding has regularly adjusted genetic base evaluations […]
Highway 75 April Update
Highway 75 will undergo a significant closure starting Saturday, April 5, affecting the stretch between 5th St. S, near the Axis Apartments (formerly Franken Manor), and 2nd St. N, close […]
Some farmland sales eclipsing $20K per acre this spring
A farm real estate specialist says there have been some milestone farmland sales popping up across parts of the Midwest. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal says a 160-acre farm in […]
Cash rents could put farmers into the red
An ag economist says farm incomes could be negative for growers who rent a larger portion of their land. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield farmers could lose about […]
Don’t wait until April 15th to make ARC and PLC decisions
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says farmers shouldn’t wait until the deadline to enroll in risk management programs. Nick Paulson says considering this year’s commodity price expectations […]
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