Turkey hatchery numbers back up higher production outlook
Turkey hatchery numbers are pointing to higher production in 2026. The USDA says 20.863 million turkey poults were hatched during December 2025, up 2% from December 2024, while 19.412 million […]
Lower-yielding acres offer opportunity for prairie strips
An ag prairie specialist says prairie strips can be used on lower-yielding acres. Tim Youngquist with Iowa State University says these acres are a great opportunity to integrate perennial vegetation, […]
Strong cattle prices made 2025 a good year, Iowa producer says
A south-central Iowa cattle producer says 2025 was a strong year for his family’s business. Matt Russell has a cow-calf operation in Marion County and says it’s a good time […]
Grain sampling can lead to better management of input costs
High fertilizer prices have farmers looking for ways to cut back. “That question that we get is, where can I cut on my costs?” Dr. Andrew Margenot (MAR-guh-not), professor of […]
Cotton, rice production see year-to-year decreases
U.S. cotton and rice production declined from 2024 to 2025. The USDA says upland cotton production of 13.53 million bales was down about 3% on the year because of lower […]
POET set to expand its Shelbyville, IN plant to double bioethanol production by 2027
The president and CEO of POET says an expansion of its Shelbyville, Indiana bioprocessing plant could create additional market opportunities for the state’s farmers. Jeff Lautt says the facility is expected […]
Missouri ag policy proposals considered at Farm Bureau convention
The president of the Missouri Farm Bureau says there are several policy proposals from Missouri being considered by delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Convention this week. Garrett Hawkins […]
USDA raises 2026 red meat, poultry production outlooks
The USDA has increased its expectations for 2026 red meat and poultry production. Beef is seen at 25.735 billion pounds, 10 million above December due to heavier dressed weights, with […]
Income tax changes under discussion in Missouri Legislature
Adjustments to Missouri’s state income tax are being considered in the Missouri Legislature this session. Doyle Justus, the chairman of the Missouri House Ag Committee, tells Brownfield he’s not seen […]
Quarterly grain stocks mostly above a year ago
The USDA says grain stocks on December 1st were mostly larger than the year before. Corn stocks came out at 13.282 billion bushels, rising 10% on the year, partially due […]