The farmer who installed the first robotic milking system in the U.S. twenty-five years ago says a lot has changed. Pete Knigge of Omro, Wisconsin, tells Brownfield that back then, getting parts and service was much different. “They actually had one individual with a van with all of the parts in it that serviced us, […]
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High input costs continue to impact farm finances for growers across the country. On this episode of Managing for Profit, three
Milk production continues to go up in the United States. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says March production was up 2.4
A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with
A central Iowa farmer says the next two growing seasons will test many farmers financially. Morey Hill says the price of
A farmer in eastern Iowa says he intends to plant more soybeans than corn this year. Dave Walton farms near the
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is waiting for any clarity on a major trade meeting
The U.S. Trade Representative says he would like to see changes made to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to better support American agriculture.
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by technical liquidation and watching direct business develop. June
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says it will require a significant effort from the administration to help improve fertilizer costs in the
