AI expected could reshape agronomic decision-making
An agronomist says the role of artificial intelligence will have a larger role in the future of ag production. Ryan Wolf with WinField United says some farmers are already using […]
New Canadian dairy tariffs highlight long-running USMCA market access dispute
An ag economist says the Trump administration’s recently announced tariffs on Canadian dairy products could help expand market access for U.S. dairy exports. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University says President Trump is […]
Ohio Farm Bureau says current data center permitting process protects state’s water resources
The director of state policy for Ohio Farm Bureau says protecting water quality remains a top priority as data center development continues across the state. Evan Callicoat tells Brownfield, “How […]
Finstad: farm bill must include Prop 12 language and year-round E15
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is pushing for a farm bill that addresses Proposition 12 and includes year-round nationwide E15. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says when it […]
Cattle inspections will be key when live imports from Mexico resume
Monitoring cattle for signs in infestations remains a priority as the industry continues to navigate New World screwworm. Tucson, Arizona feedyard owner Barbara Jackson says when live cattle imports from […]
Rollins announces crop insurance changes at Farmfest
The USDA has announced crop insurance changes to strengthen coverage and give farmers more flexibility. U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins attended Farmfest in southwest Minnesota Tuesday where she announced USDA’s […]
Nonfat dry milk rallies while cheese prices slide at CME
Cash dairy prices were mostly down Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6875. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 to $1.52. Four sales were reported ranging from $1.5125 to $1.5350. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported. Butter was down $0.0025 […]
South Dakota FSA expects more reports of heat-related cattle losses
The South Dakota Farm Service Agency’s state executive director says cattle feeders and feedlots across the state are reporting livestock losses following the extreme heat at the end of July. […]
Southern rust pressure increasing across parts of the Corn Belt
An agronomist says growers need to mindful of southern rust as the growing season continues. Adam Byrne, technical service manager with FMC, tells Brownfield, “Southern rust came up pretty aggressively […]
Grassley eyes E15 expansion, meatpacking accountability in farm bill
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says years of negotiations have led to Thursday’s farm bill markup. “The current draft includes important provisions on year-round E15 and fertilizer markets among other important […]