Farmers are watching as U.S. prepares for China trade talks
The president of the American Soybean Association says the upcoming meeting between the U.S. and China could help boost profit margins for U.S. soybean farmers. Scott Metzger says producers need […]
Recent Ohio Pork donations expected to help feed more than 18,000 families statewide
The president-elect of the Ohio Pork Council says the organization is helping address food insecurity through its annual Pork Power program. Jarred Black says producers recently donated $6,000 to the Freestore Foodbank in Greater […]
Iowa ethanol leader confident in House E15 vote, cautious on Senate hurdles
An ethanol industry official expects the U.S. House to pass nationwide year-round E15 next week but says more challenges await the legislation in the U.S. Senate. Monte Shaw with the […]
Major farm policy shifts typically tied to crises
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says calls for major reforms to farm safety net programs are nothing new. Jonathan Coppess, who’s authored […]
MU Extension: strong cattle prices, feed supply create opportunity for Missouri herd expansion
An ag business specialist says the timing could be right for cattle producers in Missouri to start rebuilding cattle herds. Wesley Tucker with University of Missouri Extension says with strong […]
Bringing Agriculture to the Next Generation
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board continues to utilize corn checkoff dollars to support the mission of the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program to bring ag to students. In this […]
Larew: It’s time to update the safety net
The president of the National Farmers Union (NFU) says the U.S. Senate Ag Committee has an opportunity to bring needed stability to the farm sector. “We’re still looking for our […]
Farmer’s timing saved thousands in fuel costs
A Wisconsin farmer is glad he took early action to save money on fuel. Zeb Zuehls grows corn, soybeans, and hay in South Central Wisconsin near Montello. Zuehls tells Brownfield […]
Food labeling bill aims to boost transparency in protein marketplace
Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts says a new food labeling bill in the U.S. Senate would create much needed transparency in the marketplace. He says the FAIR Labels Act distinguishes between […]
USDA: South Dakota corn and soybean planting ahead of average
Spring planting is making progress in South Dakota. In the weekly crop progress report form USDA, winter wheat is reported six percent headed, ahead of the average, with 33 percent […]