Could El Nino contribute to another Ohio drought year in 2027?
Ohio’s state climatologist says widespread drought conditions could be a challenge for farmers heading into 2027. Aaron Wilson says current weather models show above-normal precipitation to close out the year, […]
New ag education partnership is helping connect students to careers in ag
Two Ohio ag groups are helping students explore careers in the industry. Sandusky County sophomore Kali Hines says the Ag Ed Experience uses everyday food items to connect young people […]
Nonfat dry milk jumps higher while cheese blocks fall Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0075 to $0.8050. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 to $1.3275. Two sales […]
Pork export sales up on week, led by Mexico, China
Pork export sales were solid during the week ending September 17th. The USDA says that pork sales were above average, with Mexico and China combining for more than half of […]
Bacon sees possible window for action on farm finances
A member of House Ag Committee says there could be small window for lawmakers to address the financial challenges facing farmers and ranchers. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, says […]
Central Illinois farmer preparing for increased drying costs despite late season heat
A central Illinois farmer says it’s been a surprisingly slow start to harvest in his area. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County, says it’s been […]
Finstad says farmers, agents positive on federal risk management changes
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says changes to federal risk management programs in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill are benefiting farmers. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad tells […]
Ricketts introduces Agricultural Data Privacy Act
Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts has introduced a bill that he says would provide producers the right to own their data. “Farmers and ranchers should be able to choose how they […]
Wet conditions could lead to higher propane bills this harvest
A south-central Iowa farmer says the wet start to harvest will likely lead to an uptick in propane expenses. “There’s going to be a considerable amount of grain that’s going […]
Retrofitting gaining momentum as farmers seeks cost-effective equipment upgrades
The CEO of equipment dealer AgRevolution says producers are looking to add new technology to older equipment as ag equipment costs continue to rise. Stacy Anthony says many farmers are […]