An hyper-active (wet) pattern to continue across the Heartland; mych cooler days ahead
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the […]
High equipment costs push farmers toward used machinery, Indiana producer says
A southwest Indiana farmer the cost of new machinery is a barrier for many producers. “Man, it’s just gotten so out of hand,” John Richer said. Richer tells Brownfield he’ll […]
Historic drought grips hard red winter wheat belt
An ag economist says nearly half of the U.S. hard red winter wheat crop is facing dire conditions. Brian Basting with Advance Trading says crop conditions have worsened over the […]
Dairy group says farmers await return of milk premiums
A dairy group leader says what was promised in the Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing is not what was delivered to producers. Sherry Bunting with the American Dairy Coalition tells […]
Illinois farmers say planting soybeans first becoming the norm
A pair of Illinois farmers say many in the industry are fully embracing the practice of planting soybean acres before corn acres. Derek Martin, who farms in Logan County, says […]
Ag groups send letter urging farm bill passage
Ag stakeholders are urging Congress to pass the farm bill. Nearly 340 organizations sent a letter to Congress Friday urging lawmakers to pass the bill quickly. Farm Credit Council President […]
USTR under fire for trade policies affecting farmers, requests 46% budget increase
Lawmakers pressed the U.S. Trade Representative this week over policies they say are hurting American farmers during a U.S. House Appropriations Committee hearing. Indiana Democrat Frank Mrvan confronted Ambassador Jaimeson […]
USTR under fire for trade policies affecting farmers
Lawmakers pressed the U.S. Trade Representative this week over policies they say are hurting American farmers during a U.S. House Appropriations Committee hearing. Indiana Democrat Frank Mrvan confronted Ambassador Jaimeson […]
Missouri FFA president reflects on ag diversity, calls members “future of agriculture”
The retiring Missouri State FFA President says she has a greater appreciation for the diversity of Missouri agriculture as her year of service wraps up. Ivy Elwell from La Monte, […]
Ag engineer watches Caterpillar–Monarch deal for AI innovations
An ag engineering professor says he’s watching how Caterpillar potentially integrates technology being acquired from Monarch tractors. Scott Shearer is the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair at […]