AFBF economist says retail egg prices down 57% from 2025
An ag economist says retail egg prices declined in March as the poultry sector works to recover from losses due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Bernt Nelson with the American […]
Missouri farmers wait as rains stall fieldwork
A farmer in west-central Missouri says the recent rains are delaying early planting, and while the moisture is needed, it’s heavier than expected. “So far, we’ve had a little more […]
Supply and demand weigh on U.S. wheat export sales
U.S. wheat export sales hit a marketing year low during the week ending March 26th. Wheat was hit hard by cancelations from unknown destinations and Mexico, and global demand for […]
MO farmer delays nitrogen purchases, adjusts strategy
Jim Boerding, a farmer in eastern Missouri, says he’s shifting his fertilizer strategy for corn, as he watches input price changes tied to the U.S. and Iran conflict. “Usually put […]
Economist says price slump altered farmer planting decisions for wheat, sorghum
An ag economist says the recent USDA Prospective Plantings report highlights profitability challenges for some crops. Dan O’Brien with Kansas State University says he’s not surprised that wheat acres […]
Rock Valley Man Faces Multiple Felony & Misdemeanor Drug Charges
A Rock Valley man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor drug charges following the execution of a search warrant earlier this week. According to court records, 30-year-old Ramiro Rangel-Palafox was […]
Appeals court rules against Walmart a second time in Marshalltown assessment
The Iowa Court of Appeals has denied Walmart for a second time in the appeal of the property tax assessment for its Marshalltown store. Walmart contested the Marshall County Assessor’s […]
Michigan Republicans urge Whitmer to implement EPA emergency E15 waivers
Michigan state Republicans are calling on the governor to take immediate action to implement the EPA’s emergency E15 waivers. House Ag Committee Chair Jerry Neyer tells Brownfield gasoline sold in […]
Iowa field fires may impact fertilizer needs
Some farmers in northwest Iowa saw wind driven fires rush across their fields this past weekend. Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Leah Ten Napel says the damage to fields […]
Expert says work is underway to lift ag trade barriers in USTR’s report
A dairy trade expert says addressing barriers highlighted in this week’s U.S. Trade Representative report is key to expanding agricultural markets. The U.S. Dairy Export Council’s Jaime Castaneda tells Brownfield dairy is […]