More funding available for farmers through USDA’s Regenerative Pilot Program in 2027
The USDA is expanding its Regenerative Pilot Program with $1 billion to help producers strengthen their conservation and nutrient management practices. Richard Fordyce, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says […]
Farmers call for diesel relief to offset record-high costs
A growing number of states across the country are taking action to help farmers mitigate record fuel costs during harvest. Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross says allowing producers to […]
Wet conditions complicate corn and soybean harvest across Midwest
Harvest delays are raising concerns across the Midwest. BASF technical service representative Jared Roskamp says wet weather is compromising stalk integrity. “And we’ve seen some of the standability issues in […]
Strong beef returns keep dairy herds growing, pressuring milk prices
The size of the U.S. dairy herd is expected to keep pressure on milk prices in 2027. CoBank economist Corey Geiger says dairy cow numbers are the highest they’ve been […]
Wet conditions create harvest challenges, risks
An agronomist says there are several crop health concerns farmers should keep in mind this fall. Teal Mills with Hogemeyer Hybrids says excessive rainfall in parts of the Corn Belt […]
Tough cutting soybeans driving up diesel costs
A Dekalb / Asgrow field agronomist says many Midwestern farmers are dealing with less-than-ideal soybean harvesting conditions. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield, “Some beans that are so […]
Harvest results determine timing of grain market lows
When will the grain markets hit a harvest low? Don Roose with U.S. Commodities says harvest results will determine how this plays out. In a typical big-crop year, market lows […]
CattleCon delivers learning, networking opportunities for cattle producers
From genetics and nutrition to raising calves and feeding out steers to carcass traits, CattleCon has something for everyone in the industry. Kristin Torres with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association […]
Record diesel prices deal fresh blow to north Iowa farmer going into harvest
A north Iowa farmer is in a tough spot with record-high diesel prices during harvest. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans near Lake Mills. “I have not contracted my fall […]
Pivot Bio encourages field-by-field reviews to find input savings
A fertilizer industry leader says producers should be rethinking every input and how it’s applied to find efficiencies in the year ahead. Pivot Bio Chief Commercial Officer Chris Turner tells […]