Senate bill aims to reduce ag trade reliance on China
Proposed legislation in the U.S. Senate could help reduce agriculture’s reliance on China as a critical export market. Senator Pete Rickets of Nebraska says his MARKET ACT could protect the […]
Delayed planting could increase soybean insect problems
A technical service manager with FMC says he is expecting increased pest pressure for soybeans this year. Bruce Steward says drought conditions delayed planting in some parts of the Midwest. […]
New Soy Farmer Support Hub offering new tools, assistance to help growers navigate ongoing uncertainty
An Indiana farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board says a new tool could help farmers navigate the challenging ag economy. Don Wyss says the Soy Farmer Support Hub connects available […]
House Ag Committee member says need for substantial emergency farmer aid rising
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says lawmakers need to get more serious about providing additional emergency relief for farmers. Michigan’s Kristen McDonald Rivet tells Brownfield, “The restriction of markets, the […]
Northern Illinois farmer wrapping up planting
A northern Illinois farmer says it’s been a long planting season. John Bartman, who grows corn, soybeans, wheat, and vegetables in McHenry County, tells Brownfield… “We were very wet early […]
IDFA leader Dykes to retire
The International Dairy Foods Association will select a new President and CEO soon. Dr. Michael Dykes announced he will retire from the role at the end of the year after […]
Feeding High-Oleic Soybeans to Dairy Cows
Can you reduce dairy ration costs by 10-15 cents per cow per day? Jim Barmore, consulting dairy nutritionist, explains how feeding high-oleic soybeans can allow dairy producers to pull out […]
Boozman: E15, Prop 12 repeal lack support for farm bill inclusion
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says to expect farm bill work next month. “We’re going to release the text in early June, and then we will be […]
Economist says manure testing is wise as fertilizer costs rise
An agricultural economist says with high fertilizer prices, it’s time to dial in what manure can do for crops. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and […]
NASS urges producer participation ahead of closely watched July cattle report
With the U.S. cattle herd still at historically low levels, the industry is watching closely for signs of meaningful expansion. Lance Honig, chair of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, says the July […]