The vice president of data analysis with Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) says the average farmer’s debt to asset ratio is relatively stable. However, Brad Zwilling says that’s because the value of assets continues to rise. “Our debt-to-asset ratio really hasn’t changed much since about 2012.” He says, “So that means that either we’ve […]
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Two farmers in northeast Arkansas say the recent rains have been a welcome sight for the spring crops. Kenny Clark in
The pork industry is closely monitoring a recent detection of pseudorabies virus in some Iowa and Texas swine herds. Iowa Ag
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says there were many twists and turns on the way to passing the
Wisconsin’s network of weather-monitoring stations is seeing increased usage as farmers prepare for planting. Chris Kucharik with the University of Wisconsin
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a higher weekly finish. Beans followed
The Michigan Bean Commission Executive Director says logistics are one of the greatest long-term limitations impacting growers. Joe Cramer says most
A farmer in west-central Minnesota is adding oats to his crop rotation this year. Noah Hultgren of Raymond says the small
A new partnership between the National 4-H Council and JBS USA is helping to expand youth development programming nationwide. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says
Jul. corn $4.80 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $12.03 and 1/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal
