Veterinarian urges farmers to watch for livestock respiratory issues as temperatures shift
As the weather gets cooler, a veterinarian says it’s time to prepare for identifying and treating respiratory problems in livestock. Curt Vlietstra from Boehringer Ingelheim tells Brownfield the massive temperature […]
Mental health concerns grow as farmer suicides increase
Tough economic times have more U.S. farmers reaching out for help. Karen Endress with the Wisconsin Farm Center tells Brownfield more farmers are reaching out for mental health assistance. She […]
Soybeans rebound on trade hopes
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, rallying after early losses. The trade’s expecting generally solid harvest progress over the next several days. The lack of export demand from […]
Iowa Senate leader says pipeline issue’s not going away
The Iowa Senate’s new Majority Leader says the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline was “front and center” in conversations he had with his fellow Senate Republicans before they elected him […]
Dairy Management product challenge helps students launch food industry careers
The coordinator for dairy checkoff’s new product competition says the program serves as a gateway to the workforce for college students. Dairy Management Inc. Vice President of Product Research Rohit […]
Dry soybeans and steady corn mark harvest start for eastern Iowa farmer
An eastern Iowa farmer says field conditions have been favorable this week for harvest activity. Dave Walton, who farms near the Mississippi River, says corn harvest has been a pleasant […]
Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs lower on Wednesday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended Wednesday session mixed on spread activity, the mixed midday move in boxed beef, and traders waiting for widespread direct business […]
Cattle market strength rewarding but makes replacements costly, Iowa farmer says
A southwest Iowa farmer says strong cattle prices have been rewarding. Jeff Jorgenson is a cow-calf producer from Sidney… “We’re at about the top of the top,” he said. “I’ve […]
Farmers warn federal shutdown could cause cash flow, market challenges
Some farmers say the latest federal government shutdown makes a difficult economic situation even worse. “Basically, we’re kind of numb to it because we’re trying to get the crop in.” […]
Farmers face uncertainty amid farm bill delay and ongoing trade tensions
The executive head of Terrian says producers need additional risk management tools to help navigate the current farm economy. John Newton says, “We need to get a farm bill done […]