Red meat, poultry production mostly down on month
The USDA’s protein production projections were mostly below a month ago. 2025 U.S. beef production is now estimated at 25.926 billion pounds, 262 million less than in August on lower […]
USDA sees record corn crop in 2025
The USDA is projecting the largest U.S. corn crop on record. Based on data as of August 1st, this year’s corn production is estimated at 16.742 billion bushels, 13% larger […]
Fertilizer efficiency improves bottom line
Increasingly high fertilizer prices have farmers seeking ways to maximize the value of their input purchases. Kip Jacobs, regional agronomist for the eastern U.S. with Mosaic, says some biological additives […]
Ernst says Prop 12 fix needed in skinny farm bill
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says many fairgoers at the 2025 Iowa State Fair have been expressing concerns about California’s Proposition 12 law. Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield California’s livestock […]
Tax wins included in the OBBBA could benefit farmer-owned businesses
The president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says tax provisions included in recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act could benefit farmer-owned businesses. Duane Simpson says […]
New Recommendations for Soybean Defoliation
In this Pods for Profit, Michigan State University’s entomologist Chris Difonzo joins us to discuss efforts by the North Central Soybean Research Program to update guidance on soybean defoliation management for […]
Wisconsin State Fair dairy product winners
Team Emmi Roth – Monroe was named the Grand Master Cheesemaker at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction on Thursday, August 7. Roth Grand Cru® Original […]
Farm transition can be complicated
Farm transition planning can be difficult, depending on what the older generation wants, what the children want, and if the farm business can support their ideal plan, and it gets […]
Minnesota DNR partnering with farmers to address deer depredation
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working with farmers to address deer depredation across the state. Assistant commissioner Bob Meyer says crop and livestock producers often face rising deer […]
A better understanding of lactose free milk
With the rise in lactose-free milk and lactose-free dairy products, there is a greater opportunity for those who are lactose intolerant to enjoy dairy products. But Jessica Kassel, a registered […]