Tight cash flows leading to farm management changes
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says the current economy is restricting cash on hand for many row crop producers. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Gary Schnitkey […]
Winter conditions favorable, but cold stretch could delay first alfalfa cutting
An extension crops educator says a cool stretch is slowing alfalfa growth across the Upper Midwest. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the first crop is coming […]
Indiana BOAH ends HPAI testing for interstate dairy cattle movement
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says lactating dairy cattle no longer have to be tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza before leaving the state. Denise Derrer Spears says the USDA […]
Early fertilizer booking pays off for Arkansas farmer
A farmer in northeast Arkansas says he has booked all his fertilizer needs for the year. “Fortunately.” Tommy Young tells Brownfield he’s grateful, and his local co-op did a good […]
64 Holstein calves stolen in Mercer County, Ohio heist
More than 60 Holstein calves were stolen from a Mercer County, Ohio farm. According to local news reports, the calves were stolen Monday night into early Tuesday morning near State Route […]
New endowed chair at South Dakota State University supports future of swine production
South Dakota State University has created the Rick Wahlstrom Chair in Swine Production to support research, teaching and swine science leadership. Wahlstrom served at SDSU for 36 years as a […]
Fordyce: Consolidating USDA systems strengthens ag data privacy, security
The USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is addressing concerns about ag data security in the One Farmer One File initiative. Richard Fordyce says merging dozens […]
Farm real estate fraud case numbers grow
An agricultural real estate expert says farm sale fraud is becoming more common. Colton Lacina with Farmers National Company says, “We’ve seen a large uptick in the last, you know, […]
Cool, wet weather brings some concerns for emerging crops
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the cool, wet streak of weather could pose some challenges. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, tells Brownfield, “This cooler […]
Precision ag costs still outweighing the benefits
Farmers are struggling to see the return of precision ag technology. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University’s Chad Fiechter says a new study shows the cost often […]