Nebraska Ag Expo brings cutting-edge technology and global exhibitors
The marketing director with the Nebraska Ag Expo says this year’s show will feature new, innovative technology to help producers boost efficiency on their operations. Cindy Feldman says it […]
Depressed ag economy resulting in increased farmer mental health concerns
A commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois says a depressed ag economy is weighing on farmers’ mental health. “Comparing these economic times that we’re in now to what […]
Used equipment market holding strong
An Illinois-based auction agent says the low commodity prices aren’t slowing down the used equipment market. Mark Larsen, with Kyle Kelso Auctioneers in Macomb, says escalating prices for new equipment […]
U.S. ethanol production hits high as output surges to meet demand
U.S. ethanol production surged to an all-time high last week as producers try to meet expected demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.126 million barrels, per day, […]
Cattle industry cites tight supplies as Trump targets rising beef costs
The high retail price of beef became a target of the Trump administration late this year. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says there are several reasons consumers […]
From Zurich to Germany: Minnesota soybean growers promote ag products and innovations
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association recently took part in a European trade mission. Darin Johnson, who farms in southeast Minnesota, says the trip started in Zurich, Switzerland. […]
Ohio winter wheat could face yield reductions due to delayed emergence
A small grains agronomist at Ohio State University says drought conditions impacted winter wheat emergence across the state. Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield, Things were planted timely, but it unfortunately didn’t come up […]
Michigan Farm Bureau eyeing future focus
Michigan Farm Bureau’s President says the organization is reevaluating its vision for the future. Leelanau County cherry grower Ben LaCross tells Brownfield he’s spent his first year in office hearing […]
Michigan Farm Bureau applauds progress on farmland preservation reforms
Michigan Farm Bureau is celebrating legislative wins at this year’s state annual meeting. State Legislative Counsel Rebecca Park tells Brownfield reinterpretations of the state’s Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program […]
Northwest Iowa farmland sells for $32k per acre
A farm real estate specialist says a farm in northwest Iowa recently sold for a record $32,000 per acre. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says the 35-acre Sioux […]