A farm labor specialist says there are a lot of unknowns about how the new administration will impact the farm labor shortage. Michigan State Univeristy ag labor economist Zach Rutledge tells Brownfield specialty crop producers have become more reliant on H-2A visas to secure their workforce. But he says wages are becoming cost-prohibitive. “Our region is […]
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Rural healthcare for seven Midwestern states will receive more than $200 million in federal funding. Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin
The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says the organization is focused on protecting farmer access to crop protection tools
Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged on Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged up at $0.73. No sales were recorded at that price.
Corn export inspections remain ahead of the last marketing year. The USDA says corn inspections held faster than last year’s pace
A market analyst says China is dragging their feet making large purchases of U.S. ag products. “I’m surprised, even with this
An ag economist at Ohio State University says he’s concerned the record-high ag trade deficit could continue throughout 2026. Ian Sheldon
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says 2025 was a good year for hog prices. Jennifer Tirey says
A market analyst says 2025 included some wins and losses in agriculture. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says volatility in trade
A farmer from western Kentucky says he’s ready for the New Year after the challenging 2025 growing season. “This is the
