Remsen St. Mary’s 3, Boyden-Hull 2
Class 1A Regional Semi-Final
Farm Bureau leader says Congressional help is needed
An agricultural economist says farmers need Washington D.C. to get back to work. Dr. John Newton says, “There’s no shortage of challenges facing agriculture.” Newton returned to American Farm Bureau […]
Cattle futures under pressure to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were sharply lower, and feeders were locked limit down on technical liquidation and concerns about the impact of increased beef and cattle imports. […]
Ernst says credit card misuse in gov’t must be addressed
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says it’s time to impose more oversight of the credit cards federal employees use to make purchases and manage transactions for government agencies. “In March, the […]
Ag groups back U.S. investigation into China’s phase one trade deal shortfalls
The U.S. ag industry is welcoming the U.S. Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigation of the phase one trade deal with China. Kam Quarles is the CEO of the National […]
Western Illinois University students see growing career opportunities in ag
A long-time professor at Western Illinois University says the agriculture industry is craving talented, driven individuals in its workforce. Mark Hoge, who also coaches WIU’s livestock judging team, tells […]
Minnesota Soybean Growers hopeful as U.S.-China trade deal nears completion
A leader with the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is optimistic the trade framework between the U.S. and China will result in the Chinese resuming purchases of U.S. soybeans. Ryan Mackenthun […]
Ag economist: new U.S.-China deal needs stronger enforcement, clear ag purchase targets
Frayne Olson, a grain marketing economist with North Dakota State University Extension, says more details and stronger enforcement mechanisms are needed in any new trade agreement between the U.S. and […]
Ag economist: a new U.S.-China deal needs stronger enforcement, clear ag purchase targets
Frayne Olson, a grain marketing economist with North Dakota State University Extension, says more details and stronger enforcement mechanisms are needed in any new trade agreement between the U.S. and […]
Without October cattle on feed data, economist says industry lacks insight for expansion strategies
An ag economist says the loss of the October Cattle on Feed report hits at a critical decision-making time for the industry. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says many producers […]