Cattle disease threat causes cattle industry uncertainty
The president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says the threat of New World screwworm is causing uncertainty for U.S. cattle producers. Jeff Reed says while the disease hasn’t been detected […]
USDA forecasts higher milk supplies and prices
The USDA expects improved milk prices to be supported by strong demand as supplies grow. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased milk production per cow […]
Assessing the used equipment market
A sales representative with Sullivan Auctioneers says the used equipment market has been slow this month. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield prices have remained steady. “Equipment prices of really, really late […]
Dryness adding up in eastern Iowa
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about dry conditions in his area. Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield, “We’re extremely dry here. We need rain and we need sunshine. This haziness […]
Ag economist says inflation could be contributing to tighter margins
An ag economist says production cost increases could be contributing to tighter margins for farmers. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the 2.5% drop in inflation over […]
AgriNext 2025
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MO farmer says RVO proposal a pleasant surprise
A farmer in west-central Missouri says he was pleasantly surprised to see the U.S. EPA propose a blending increase for bio-mass based diesel in 2026. “It was a great way […]
Wheat, sorghum export inspections above a week ago
The USDA says corn and soybean export inspections as of the week ending June 12th remain ahead of the respective paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. […]
Swine co-infections “can make bigger impact than we think”
New studies stress the importance of diagnosing co-infections when treating sick pigs. Dr. JD Fiechtner with Boehringer Ingelheim says one study focused on Porcine Reproductive and Respitarory Syndrome (PRRS) with […]
Weed management on track
A southeast Minnesota farmer’s weed control program is on track. Ryan Buck grows corn and soybeans near Goodhue. “We put a pre-emerge down on everything early on before we planted, […]