Local foods need supportive infrastructure to grow
The head of the West Michigan Shoreline Food Processing Association says infrastructure is one of the top barriers in getting more local foods to consumers. Marty Gerencer tells Brownfield her […]
Farmer says timely rains hit or miss for wheat crop
A western Kansas farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about his winter wheat corp. Clay Schemm says recent moisture could get most of the crop across the finish line. “If […]
Staying the course
A sales agronomist for AgriGold Hybrids says most of his farmers are sticking to their original acreage intentions despite battling spring planting delays. Scott Bugg says some Ohio growers are running […]
Ag lending up in early 2025
New data confirms more farmers are seeking financial help in the down agriculture economy. Rose Oswald Poels is President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. She says a recent […]
DCI identifies man who allegedly shot at Howard County deputies
The Iowa DCI has released details of an incident in Howard County where deputies exchanged gunfire with a man. The information says the Howard County Sheriff’s Office got a 911 […]
April USDA price indices mixed
The USDA says farmers made less and paid a little bit more in April. The index of prices received for April was down 3.6% from March, pressured by declines in […]
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Seesaw of tariff rulings fuel more trade uncertainty
An ag policy specialist says on-going legal battles over the Trump administration’s tariff policy could have long term impacts on commodity markets. Brad Lubben is with the University of […]
Iowa teen to have a voice on panel governing 12-million student-athletes
A rising senior at Oskaloosa High School will get to help shape the future of high school athletics and activities across the country. Linus Morrison was picked to serve on […]
Farmers need crop protection tools
A western Illinois farmer says producers need access to crop protection tools to continue to feed growing populations. Brady Holst, who farms in Hancock County and serves on the Illinois […]
