Agriculture News
Iowa cattle leader shares advice for next generation
A northwest Iowa cattle producer says perseverance is essential for young people hoping to build a future in the beef industry. Craig Moss tells Brownfield, “Doing your homework as far
U.S. Dry Bean Council brings international buyers to Michigan
Importers from more than a dozen countries are in the U.S. this week as part of a U.S. Dry Bean Council’s buyers’ mission. Michigan Bean Commission Executive Director Joe Cramer
IATP calls for MCOOL reinstatement
The director of climate change and rural strategies with the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy says the organization supports efforts to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) in
Railroad merger raises questions about rates and competition
Some ag groups say there’re still plenty of unanswered questions about a potential railroad merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Michael Dibbern is president of the Nebraska Corn Growers
Northwest Iowa farmer takes steps to protect fall input costs
A northwest Iowa farmer has secured fuel and fertilizer needs for this fall. “The barrels are full and the fertilizer is bought.” Jolene Riessen of Ida Grove tells Brownfield. “I
China ag purchase commitment needs clarity during U.S. talks
The chief marketing strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he wants more clarity on China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment as the two countries meet this week. “I think
Corn, soybean inspections pull ahead of last marketing year
A lot of corn left U.S. ports during the week ending September 17th. The USDA says corn export inspections were up solidly on both the week and the year, with
Cheese blocks climb, butter slips Monday at CME Group
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.78. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.3650. Two sales were reported ranging
Finstad: Senate “twiddling their thumbs” on farm bill
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is frustrated because the Senate has yet to pass a farm bill. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says the House passed its version
Market rally fueled on several fronts
An agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says the pre-harvest market rally can be attributed to several factors. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Gary Schnitkey says over the past
