The conflict in the Middle East is likely to impact ag lending. Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says federal spending is ballooning because of the military action. “Longer-term interest rates, they’re edging up.” He says, “And what’s being anticipated is that the war is costing us considerable federal dollars, and […]
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An Ohio-based field agronomist says soybean nodulation and nitrogen fixation are key components of long-term crop performance. Matt Hutcheson with Seed
The immediate past president with the Public Lands Council says updates to USDA’s grazing plan could provide long term stability for
Many cattle producers are feeling the pain from the sudden rise in fertilizer prices. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee
Many cattle producers are feeling the pain from the sudden rise in fertilizer prices. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the slaughter cattle market continues to bring historically high prices. Tony
An ag economist says retail egg prices declined in March as the poultry sector works to recover from losses due to
A farmer in west-central Missouri says the recent rains are delaying early planting, and while the moisture is needed, it’s heavier
U.S. wheat export sales hit a marketing year low during the week ending March 26th. Wheat was hit hard by cancelations
Jim Boerding, a farmer in eastern Missouri, says he’s shifting his fertilizer strategy for corn, as he watches input price changes
