The importance of choosing the right succession plan
The founder of American Harvest Financial says having the right succession plan in place is essential to protecting the future of family farming operations. Heather Venenga says it’s important to understand […]
Trade barriers for specialty crop growers
The executive director of the Minor Use Foundation says a lack of standardized trade regulations around the world is creating challenges for specialty crop exports. Anna Gore says the patchwork […]
Grain Belt Express loan funding guarantee pulled
The U.S. Department of Energy says it has terminated a $4.9 billion loan guarantee for the Grain Belt Express. The DOE says the conditions necessary to issue the loan guarantee […]
Kansas farmer balances cattle and commodity markets
A north central Kansas farmer says a strong cattle market is helping offset lower corn and soybean prices. Mike Musselman says he sold calves earlier than normal this year. “It […]
Cash dairy prices mostly steady to higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were steady to higher except for whey Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0125 at $0.5250. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5225 […]
Current ag economy provides valuable insight for next generation of farmers
A southwest Indiana farmer says learning to navigate today’s ag climate is crucial to prepare the next generation for future farming challenges. Mark Seib is currently implementing his farm’s succession […]
Variable crop conditions in Upper Midwest
A crop protection specialist who covers the Upper Midwest says conditions have been variable this growing season. Ryan Peterson is with WinField United. “You go from the northwest part of […]
Swine Health Information Center initiates H5N1 research projects
The Swine Health Information Center is initiating ten new projects within its H5N1 research program. SHIC associate director Dr. Lisa Becton says it’s a collaborative effort that includes the Pork […]
Solid week for beef export sales
Beef export sales were up sharply on the week. The USDA says those beef sales during the week ending July 17th were driven by strong demand South Korea, along with […]
Elevated input prices pushing uncertainty
The lead agricultural economist for McKinsey & Company says farmers are being cautious in the current ag economy. Wesley Davis says elevated input prices are weighing on farmers. “A farmer […]