U.S. ethanol demand could grow as U.S. negotiates trade deals
The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says he’s optimistic a trade agreement from the G7 Summit could benefit U.S. corn producers. Bradley Schad says there are opportunities for […]
Lower feed prices benefit MO dairy
A dairy farmer in southern Missouri says lower grain prices make a difference in the bottom line of his family’s dairy business. “Right now, grain is fairly ok, but in […]
Ag economist says cash cattle market continues to push higher
An ag economist says just because cash cattle prices are moving higher, it doesn’t mean the market is without risk. Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says market […]
Minnesota Farm Bureau president has farm bill concerns
The president of Minnesota Farm Bureau is concerned about the commodity and nutrition titles being moved from the farm bill. Dan Glessing says what lawmakers are doing with reconciliation is […]
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Digester legislation moves to Michigan’s Senate
Bipartisan legislation to streamline methane digester permitting is heading to Michigan’s Senate following approval by House lawmakers last week. Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee Chair Sue Shink tells Brownfield […]
Tar spot detected in central Iowa
Tar spot has been confirmed in a central Iowa corn field. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Dr. Alison Robertson says the detection in Poweshiek County is not surprising because […]
Farmers should monitor for a variety of diseases, pests
A crop specialist says there are several diseases that farmers should be monitoring. Jared Miller with FMC Corporation says rapid growth syndrome has been spotted in different parts of the […]
U.S. Custom Harvesters facing harvest challenges
The president of U.S. Custom Harvesters says weather has created harvest challenges. Paul Paplow’s custom harvesting operation spans nine states. “We started out early with a lot of our work […]
Cattle disease carried by Asian Longhorn tick found in Iowa
A cattle disease carried by ticks is now confirmed in Iowa for the first time in a herd of cows in southeast Iowa. Iowa State University Extension veterinarian Grant Dewell […]
