An insurance specialist says recent updates to USDA’s Livestock Risk Protection program can help producers better protect margins during volatile markets Cameron Victor with GreenStone Farm Credit Services tells Brownfield, “We can set today’s futures prices for up to a year out and ensure up to 100 percent of those futures on those livestock, and […]
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A marketing expert says the butter market has stabilized since the first part of the year. Mike North with Ever.ag tells
An agronomist in northwest Missouri says heavy rainfall and timing issues are creating challenges for crop nutrition and weed control during
A farmer in southeast South Dakota says he’s been busy turning wheat into cattle feed. Matt Bainbridge, from Davison County, tells
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill intended to expand the use of ag equipment fueled by higher ethanol blends.
Adverse weather conditions are complicating early season weed control efforts. Cordt Holub grows corn and soybeans in east central Iowa. “So
Recent rainfall across parts of Nebraska could continue to help improve drought conditions. The USDA says 97 percent of the corn crop
Warmer weather in parts of Kansas over the past week has helped corn and soybean planting progress. The USDA says winter
A north-central Ohio farmer says wet weather this spring has created inconsistent planting windows. Patty Mann tells Brownfield, “We were hopeful early
Soybeans were mixed. U.S. planting and development conditions look favorable in many areas. The USDA says 66% of U.S. soybeans are
