Farmers concerned over fertilizer duopoly
Two corn farmers in the Northern Plains say market consolidation has led to a lack of competition in the U.S. fertilizer industry, causing a price increase for farmers. “Our highest […]
Planting on hold as rain and cool weather slow fieldwork
Missouri farmers say planting will be on hold a few more weeks due to the recent widespread rains and cooler temperatures. Tim Gottman in northeast Missouri says there’s been some […]
Hawkins: more ad-hoc assistance being discussed
The president of the Missouri Farm Bureau says U.S. lawmakers continue to work on additional ad-hoc assistance for U.S. farmers. Garrett Hawkins says Senators John Boozman and John Hoeven have […]
More farmers are exploring grazing options
An NRCS consultant says more farmers want to use grazing to cut costs and improve soil health. Adam Abel is the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Grazing Lands Specialist for […]
Hawley questions top fertilizer companies on price spikes
A U.S. Senator from Missouri has contacted five of the largest fertilizer producers in the United States to ensure fairness in the market. Through letters, Josh Hawley questioned CF Industries, […]
Wheat higher Friday on winter storm concerns
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling but closed well above the session lows and saw a solid weekly gain. That week-to-week rise was largely linked to […]
Hardin and Shelby County farmers named Ohio Master Farmers for soil health leadership
This year’s Ohio Master Farmers have made soil health central to their management. Third-generation farmer Jerry McBride grows 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans in Hardin County using 100 percent no-till and cover […]
Outbreak of wildfires scorch Nebraska farlmand, pasture
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says more than 300,000 acres have burned after an outbreak of wildfires. According to the Fire Information for Resource Management System from NASA and the U.S. […]
Outbreak of wildfires scorch Nebraska farmland, pasture
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says more than 300,000 acres have burned after an outbreak of wildfires. According to the Fire Information for Resource Management System from NASA and the U.S. […]
Leaders in ag and manufacturing stress stability of USMCA
Leaders across agriculture and manufacturing are stressing the importance of stability provided by the US – Mexico – Canada (USMCA) Agreement. “Basically do no harm to this agreement because it […]