Wisconsin loosens restrictions on dairy cattle movement
Wisconsin’s agriculture officials have removed some transportation restrictions on dairy cattle. Effective immediately, lactating dairy cattle moving interstate from states designated with Unaffected State Status under USDA’s National Milk Testing […]
Farmers rely on strong lender relationships to navigate risk, Auburn study finds
Researchers at Auburn University are studying how lender relationships directly impact farm business decisions. Rural sociologist Kelli Russell tells Brownfield that middle-aged farmers prioritize working with knowledgeable lenders they trust. […]
Hail impacting some winter wheat prospects
The crop sales leader with COUNTRY Financial says some farmers are dealing with hail damage to vulnerable wheat crops. Jason Maschhoff tells Brownfield, “We are seeing an increase in storm […]
USTR highlights geographical indications as a key priority, dairy groups hope for movement with EU
The National Milk Producers Federation says the U.S. Trade Representative prioritizing geographical indication could expand dairy access in key markets, including the European Union. Shawna Morris tells Brownfield the EU […]
Missouri ag officials working to connect storm-hit farmers with aid
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s been talking with the USDA about ways to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the recent severe weather outbreak at the end of April. […]
Rains ease Missouri drought conditions, but Bootheel still dry
Drought conditions have improved in Missouri with the help of recent rains, but the state climatologist says extreme drought conditions linger in the southeast. “It’s a very regional drought right […]
Ag attorney: SCOTUS ruling could shape future of crop protection in the U.S.
An ag attorney says the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Durnell vs. Monsanto will likely impact crop protection availability for farmers. John Shoup with the Indiana Ag Law Foundation says […]
Cash dairy prices start May mostly steady
Cash dairy prices were mostly steady on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6975. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.64. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.63 to $1.6450. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.6150. No sales were recorded. Butter was down $0.03 at $1.5950. Twenty-one sales were recorded, ranging […]
Iowa farmer prioritizes soybeans as spring weather delays corn planting
It’s been an on again, off again spring for northern Iowa farmer Casey Schlichting. “We went to an indoor track meet earlier this season for my daughter and it was […]
Fischer: Nebraska ranchers recovering after devastating wildfires
Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says cattle producers in her state continue to navigate the aftermath of this spring’s wildfires. “There’s about 35,000 head of cattle that have to be rehomed. […]