An ag economist says farm equipment sales continue to struggle. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the farm equipment index has fallen below growth neutral for an 18th straight month in the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. “That’s a real concern, particularly for Iowa where you’ve got an equipment sector that’s got very important linkages forward […]
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The USDA’s indices of prices received and paid moved higher in January. The index of prices received was up 2.1% from
The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says staffing cuts at the National Weather Service could have an impact on
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0150 at $0.51. No
Livestock diseases are a concern for Minnesota’s Ag Commissioner. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield while much attention is deservedly given to highly
The chief revenue officer at an Ohio based cooperative is expecting a stronger year for the corn market in 2025. Kirk Roetgerman with
The USDA’s chief economist says he’s concerned about the continued rise in egg prices. Seth Meyer says prices will remain elevated
Has the farm economy bottomed out? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach vice president Jason Henderson tells Brownfield it’s close. “I
A group of lawmakers is again pushing legislation designed to expand local meat processing options. The Amplifying Processing of Livestock in
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says she’s hopeful new U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will explore free trade agreements with emerging markets.
