Rural Minds offering free mental health resources for farmers and rural communities
The program director for Rural Minds says a new initiative is helping address mental health challenges producers face in rural communities. Carol Anderson says farmers are nearly 50 percent more […]
Coppess: Senate farm bill needs to address acreage and over-production
The director of the Gardner Agriculture Policy Program at the University of Illinois says the U.S. Senate needs to address many of the challenges facing agriculture in its version of […]
Texas rice farmer faces tough year as costs outpace prices
A farmer in South Texas says the economically challenging conditions of rice production make retirement look attractive. “Losing money isn’t sustainable.” LG Raun, a past chairman of USA Rice, says […]
China’s role in U.S. ag exports is changing long-term
A trade specialist from the Ohio State University says he’s not expecting China to return as the top U.S. ag export market, due to shifting trade patterns and increased competition. […]
Advocacy in Action with The Activate Program
In this Porkcast, we are joined by Minnesota Pork Executive Board Member and crop and livestock farmer, Brad Kluver. He tells us about the inaugural Activate Program, and says they […]
Ethanol inventories hit one year high as exports slide sharply
Ethanol stocks swelled to the largest levels in a year last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says inventories of 27.2 million barrels were the result of growth across all […]
U.S. and South American farmers face similar pressures as input costs rise
A market analyst anticipates U.S. and South American producers experiencing similar effects from the Middle East conflict. Don Roose, president of U.S. Commodities, says fertilizer prices are rising. “It’s more […]
Improving the Lives of Our Pigs and People
The U.S. pork industry is working together to strengthen herd health through a coordinated, producer-led effort. The National Swine Health Strategy brings producers and partners into alignment to address the industry’s most significant […]
Ohio Farm Bureau says proposed ODOT connector could impact the state’s ag resources
Ohio Farm Bureau members are concerned a proposed rural infrastructure project could impact the state’s agricultural industry. Leah Curtis, associate general counsel, says the Ohio Department of Transportation is looking to […]
Farmers weighing crop mix as input costs influence decisions
An ag lender in the Western Corn Belt says the financial pressure facing farmers could shape decisions about crop rotations this year. Barry Benson with First National Bank of Omaha […]