Ag lobbyist says Senate plan could bring end to shutdown, fund ag bill
Ag lobbyist Randy Russell says the government shutdown could end soon. “It just comes down to pressure,” he says. “When you start having people impacted by not getting their nutrition […]
Minnesota corn farmer: tar spot becoming “very prevalent” problem
Tar spot remains a problem for corn growers in southern Minnesota. Rose Karau farms near St. James. “We had tar spot come into the area in the last few years […]
Illinois Farm Bureau president says ag assistance package still needed amid market disruption
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization believes a proposed agricultural assistance package remains warranted. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County, says improvements in the farm […]
Iowa Soybean Association president pushes for streamlined farm bill despite delays
The president of the Iowa Soybean Association remains hopeful Congress can pass a skinny farm bill. Tom Adam, who farms near Keota, says the government shutdown isn’t helping. “Certainly something […]
Cash dairy prices end week steady to higher
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher again Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.71. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.66. No […]
Livestock marketer welcomes Wisconsin’s smaller animal service fee increase
A livestock marketer is pleased Wisconsin is backing away from a huge animal service fee increase. Curt Larson with Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association tells Brownfield the original plan to […]
Grain storage issues spill into Western Corn Belt, Nebraska
A grain merchandiser says a slower-than-expected harvest has created storage problems for some farmers and elevators in the Great Plains. Central Nebraska basked Matthew Burkey with Ag Valley Co-Op says […]
Pollution Control Agency withdraws treated seed rule: Minnesota farmers call it a win
Grower groups in Minnesota are applauding a ruling by the Pollution Control Agency to withdraw a rulemaking process for pesticide treated seed disposal. Minnesota Corn Growers Association senior public policy […]
MIFarmLink partners with conservation districts to keep Michigan farms in production
The Director of MIFarmLink says conservation districts statewide will soon be better equipped to help landowners and beginning farmers preserve farmland as the program expands next year. Jill Dohner tells […]
Wind damage and disease leave some Illinois corn fields nearly unharvestable
An agronomist with Dekalb / Asgrow says farmers in his area are struggling with downed corn. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in western Illinois, says a perfect storm of drought and […]