Escalating energy costs are raising concerns among farmers. “When you go out and kick on your grain dryer and your fans, you use a lot of electricity, and it’s not cheap.” Kevin Semlow, director of governmental affairs and commodities with the Illinois Farm Bureau, says power-consuming data centers have caught the attention of the organization’s […]
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A livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension says consistent rains and cool temps have delayed dry hay cutting and baling
The proposed move of two of the nation’s most important seed banks is drawing criticism. Dr. Lisa Ainsworth, professor and interim
Soybeans finished the mixed, July contracts were at $11.85 and 1/4, which was down 3/4 cents. Soybean products lent support to
An agronomist in northern Arkansas says recent “just enough” rains have helped improve the extremely dry crops. “It helped a lot
A Chief Science Officer with the state of Michigan says she hopes collaboration across the Great Lakes region can strengthen local
Jul. corn $4.52 and 1/2, down 5 centsJul. soybeans $11.85 and 1/4, down 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $330.60, up $2.00Jul. soybean
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the recently concluded state legislative session was highlighted by a historic investment in clean water.
Many farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt continue to face weather delays as the planting deadline for crop insurance nears. Jason Williamson,
A farmer and an agriculture professional applaud legislation that would designate May 29th as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day, but
