Ohio farmers helping reduce phosphorus runoff, OSU study shows progress toward statewide goal
An agricultural engineering professor at Ohio State University says a new research program is showing the critical role farmers play in reducing nutrient runoff into Lake Erie. Jay Martin says […]
Ag economy tightens margins for organic grain growers
An organic grain farmer says the sector is also being strained by the challenging ag economy. Fourth-generation farmer Mark Vollmar tells Brownfield he was one of the first growers to […]
Ethanol production rises as winter weather fades
U.S. ethanol production shot higher last week as winter weather eased, allowing full schedules to resume. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.11 million barrels per day, up […]
Grazing cereal rye covers can boost cattle nutrition and soil health
A graduate student at the University of Illinois says ongoing research shows utilizing a cereal rye cover crop to supplement cattle feeding is paying off. Grady Gullickson says grazing appears […]
Butter up, blocks down at CME Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-lower except for butter on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.72. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.05 at $1.3925. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3925 to $1.4025. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44. No sales were recorded. […]
Farm equipment innovations target labor shortages with faster, higher‑capacity machines
From tractors and balers to cultivation equipment the focus is making farmers and ranchers more efficient. Cort Morris product manager with Kubota says the company’s new high capacity, dual chamber […]
Record-low cattle supplies create opportunity for cow-calf profits
A beef specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says it’s time for beef producers to prioritize profitability. “It is easy to make a profit with beef cows right now, […]
NPPC applauds dietary guidelines, pushes for farm bill progress
The National Pork Producers Council is focused on several issues early in 2026. NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys says the health status of pigs and trade are top of mind. “To […]
Agriculture Is About People: Why Relationships, Communication, and Culture Drive Farm Success
Agriculture has never been just about acres, animals, or equipment. It’s about people. It’s about families, partnerships, neighbors, and communities whose lives are tied to the land and to each […]
CRP signups open soon
It’s sign-up season for the Conservation Reserve Programs. The USDA is accepting offers for Continuous CRP between February 12th and March 20th. Enrollment for General CRP is from March 9th […]