Agriculture News
New federal grazing plan seen as long-term boost for cattle producers
The immediate past president with the Public Lands Council says updates to USDA’s grazing plan could provide long term stability for the cattle sector. Mark Roeber, a producer from Wyoming,
Rising fertilizer and diesel prices are putting unexpected pressure on cattle producers this spring
Many cattle producers are feeling the pain from the sudden rise in fertilizer prices. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says larger producers likely purchased many of their inputs
Rising fertilizer and diesel prices are putting unexpected pressure on cattle producers this spring
Many cattle producers are feeling the pain from the sudden rise in fertilizer prices. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says larger producers likely purchased many of their inputs
Slaughter cattle market remains competitive
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the slaughter cattle market continues to bring historically high prices. Tony Hancock says there has been a lot of competition
Economists worry interest rates could climb due to Middle East conflict
The conflict in the Middle East is likely to impact ag lending. Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says federal spending is ballooning because of the
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
