HPAI in Ottawa County backyard poultry
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ottawa County. The state says the backyard flock is the county’s second […]
Cattle markets tumble after President hints at possible beef price deal
A commodity broker says cattle markets panicked on Friday following an announcement late Thursday from the President that there could be a deal to lower beef prices. Brad Kooima […]
Dry conditions could carry over into next growing season
The associate director of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says widespread drought conditions could be a challenge for farmers heading into 2026. Melissa Widhelm says above normal temperatures for much of […]
Clean Fuels Alliance urges EPA to reallocate waived RFS volumes or lose billions for soy industry
Clean Fuels Alliance America says the Trump administration doesn’t have to wait for trade deals to be finalized to increase market opportunities for farmers. Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik […]
Winter wheat emerging in southwest Nebraska
A southwest Nebraska farmer says his winter wheat crop is off to a strong start. Jan TenBensel says planting conditions were almost perfect. “I don’t see any drills out there […]
Tough season forces farmers to rely on government assistance they don’t want
Some farmers say ad-hoc assistance could be necessary to help ease pressure in the ag economy as they prepare for the 2026 growing season. Indiana farmer Kevin Cox tells Brownfield, “I […]
Artificial intelligence detects early signs of lameness
Technology that pairs a video camera with artificial intelligence is helping farmers better manage hoof health and prevent lameness. Tera Baker from NEDAP says lameness is hard to consistently identify […]
Michigan dairy farming couple honored as 2nd-generation MMPA young leaders
A Michigan dairy farming couple is the second generation of their families to represent young dairy cooperatives with the Michigan Milk Producers Association. Dale and Lynnae Dick milk 300 Jersey […]
Ag economist urges farmers to revisit basics to boost soybean profits
An ag economist suggests there might be ways to squeeze out soybean profits. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says farmers should go back to the basics in times of challenging […]
Taiwan’s booming food sector fuels demand for U.S. soybeans
The executive director of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says there’s a lot of excitement for U.S. soybeans in Taiwan. Joe Smentek recently visited the country as part of a […]