New NIFA grants address emerging pest and disease threats
The director of the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) says the agency is working to strengthen the nation’s ability to quickly identify and respond to biological risks […]
Fertilizer prices rising as global tensions disrupt nitrogen supply
An ag economist says tensions in the Middle East are causing global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizers. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says prices have increased more than 30 […]
Rice export sales surge as beef drifts to a marketing year low
The USDA is reporting a strong week for U.S. rice export sales. During the week ending March 12th, Japan picked up more than half of the weekly rice sales total […]
Market for older cows continues to find strength
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says the demand for older cows remains strong. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards says prices for bred […]
Cover crops reduce herbicide costs, improve weed control
Ag economist and farmer Alan Weber says planting cereal rye in the fall ahead of soybean planting has helped manage herbicide resistant weeds in the next growing season. “Marestail, waterhemp […]
Ag lender stresses risk management amid market swings and high input costs
An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility in the commodity markets and high inputs are creating a greater need for risk management. Barry Benson, senior vice president with First National Bank […]
ACE urges action on E15 as fuel prices surge amid Middle East tensions
There’s no shortage of policy issues to discuss with lawmakers as the American Coalition for Ethanol conducts its annual D.C. fly-in this week. ACE CEO Brian Jennings says members are […]
Strait of Hormuz closure restricting sulfur trade
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the conflict in the Middle East is impacting the flow of critical minerals out of the Persian Gulf. Veronica Nigh says in […]
USDA: Current HPAI outbreak has impacted more than 197 million birds
An animal welfare specialist with the USDA says the current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the U.S. has reached unprecedented levels. Dr. Chelsey Shivley is a veterinarian and […]
Rising fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East are increasing transportation costs for farmers
An ag economist says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is putting more pressure on the entire supply chain. Frayne Olson with North Dakota State University says the transportation […]