Spring storms bring hail coverage reminders
The crop sales leader with COUNTRY Financial says hail has been plaguing some newly emerged crops this spring. Jason Maschhoff says both corn and soybean fields have been impacted by […]
Hydrogen exploration in Iowa moves forward under new state guidelines
Iowa lawmakers have signed off on new guidelines for companies that want to tap hydrogen beneath the ground. State Senator Derek Wulf, a Republican from Hudson, says the measure creates […]
Drought deepens across Central Plains, slashing winter wheat outlook
Intensifying drought conditions in parts of the Central Plains are a taking serious toll on this year’s winter wheat crop. Southwest Kansas farmer Gary Millershaski says his area has only […]
Fuel prices put additional stress on farm finances
The cost of fuel is taking a bigger bite out of a dairy farmer’s margin. Northern Wisconsin dairy and crop farmer Ben Augustine says, “Trucking milk here is getting way […]
Wild weather now, mild weather later
An atmospheric scientist says many farmers will have to wait for warmer weather. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says, “I think you’ve got to get past Mother’s Day before […]
Wildfire threat continues in Nebraska, Great Plains
An ag meteorologist says the threat of wildfires could stick around for an extended period of time in Nebraska. “It would probably take multiple (rain) events at this point,” USDA’s […]
Farmers are watching as U.S. prepares for China trade talks
The president of the American Soybean Association says the upcoming meeting between the U.S. and China could help boost profit margins for U.S. soybean farmers. Scott Metzger says producers need […]
Recent Ohio Pork donations expected to help feed more than 18,000 families statewide
The president-elect of the Ohio Pork Council says the organization is helping address food insecurity through its annual Pork Power program. Jarred Black says producers recently donated $6,000 to the Freestore Foodbank in Greater […]
Iowa ethanol leader confident in House E15 vote, cautious on Senate hurdles
An ethanol industry official expects the U.S. House to pass nationwide year-round E15 next week but says more challenges await the legislation in the U.S. Senate. Monte Shaw with the […]
Major farm policy shifts typically tied to crises
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says calls for major reforms to farm safety net programs are nothing new. Jonathan Coppess, who’s authored […]