Increased interest in global flavors drives demand for ground pork
The National Pork Board says growing demand for ground pork provides opportunities for the industry. Sarah Showalter, director of consumer and business insights says pork is a versatile protein that delivers on convenience, […]
Illinois ag groups relieved spray notification bill stalls
Several Illinois ag groups are relieved that legislation calling for more than 24 hours notification before applying some agricultural chemicals has stalled in the General Assembly. Corey Lacey, environmental policy […]
Ag Committee member pleased with House farm bill
A House Ag Committee member says he’s pleased with its version of the farm bill. Wisconsin’s 8th District Republican Tony Weid says, “I feel like we are actually putting the farm back in […]
Drought impacting nearly three-quarters of U.S. cattle herd
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly three-quarters of the U.S. cattle herd is being impacted by significant drought conditions. Craig Uden, president of the Nebraska Cattlemen, says the lack […]
Keystone Cooperative announces 2026 SEED Professionals class
An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recent high school graduates find careers in agriculture. Eight students from across the state will be joining Keystone’s Securing Experience and Employee Development (SEED) Class of […]
Agriculture still digesting draft EPA fungicide strategy
The U.S. agriculture industry is still digesting the details of the EPA’s recently released draft fungicide strategy. Richard Gupton with the Ag Retailers Association tells Brownfield the strategy, which is […]
Fate of Missouri Alpha-Gal Syndrome tracking bill unclear in final days of session
In the Missouri Legislature’s final days of session, a southern Missouri lawmaker says it’s unclear whether a bill that would track Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) cases in Missouri will cross the […]
Soybean, rice export sales drop to marketing year lows
Soybean export sales fell to a marketing year low during the week ending April 30th. The USDA says old crop soybean sales were below average and while China was the […]
Many farmers focused on cutting costs, finding revenue
A west central Indiana farmer says another year of lower farm incomes has led to changes in his operation. Jason Brier, who grows corn and soybeans and does custom work […]
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices were lower on Thursday except for nonfat dry milk at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.6950. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 at $1.63. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5950 to $1.63. Cheese barrels were […]