ISDA donates $2 million to help local food banks address food insecurity
The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says a $2 million grant will help local communities address food insecurity. Don Lamb says funding was awarded to eleven food […]
Not as much old crop this year
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says most of their customers have wrapped up marketing the 2024 crop. Brian Basting tells Brownfield, “There was quite a bit of unpriced old […]
Grassley weighs in on USDA reorganization plan
The senior senator from Iowa says USDA should’ve consulted Senate Ag Committee members before announcing its reorganization plan. Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield, “They wouldn’t have picked Des Moines, Iowa, but […]
Concerning margin outlook
Rising input costs are a concern for a farmer in southern Minnesota. Ryan Mackenthun of Brownton says margins are top of mind for this year and beyond. “Costs, input costs, […]
Secretary Rollins on USDA’s reorganization plans
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the reorganization of the USDA will help provide necessary resources for America’s farmers and ranchers. “This was always President Trump’s big vision of getting rid […]
Iowa farmer concerned about excessive moisture
A central Iowa farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about his corn and soybean crops. Grant Kimberley says his crops currently look great, but he’s concerned about the wetter than normal […]
Near-seasonal warmth, heat for many; rainfall adequate, too, for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions on the northern High Plains and adjacent Rockies. Meanwhile, […]
Near-seasonal warmth, heat for many; rainfall adequate for most across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions on the northern High Plains and adjacent Rockies. Meanwhile, […]
Seasonal warmth or heat for many; rainfall adequate for most across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the lower Great Lakes region and the Northeast having the greatest likelihood of experiencing anomalously […]
State Fair livestock shows requires careful coordination
Many show animals are found at the Wisconsin State Fair during its eleven-day run, and a team works to keep every show flowing smoothly. Aerica Bjurstrom is co-superintendent of the […]