Illinois mid-year land values dip slightly
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says some farmland values declined slightly in the first half of 2025. Gary Schnitkey says a mid-year survey of the state’s […]
Economist says beef cow slaughter remains a statistic to watch
A livestock economist says the slowdown in beef cow slaughter this year is significant. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says it is about 17 percent below last year. […]
Long-term ag research keys in on profitability
An extension educator says research comparing the profitability of different management systems should help farmers better adapt to weather and market volatility. Christine Charles has been studying profitability outcomes from Michigan State University’s […]
Retired fire chief now SoyFoam advocate
A retired firefighter and cancer survivor is urging widespread adoption of SoyFoam. Pat Butler joined the fire service in 1975 and used high-expansion foams containing PFAS chemicals for decades. “We […]
Superior Ag’s new Ohio River terminal could help increase fertilizer access for farmers
The president and CEO of Superior Ag says its new Ohio River terminal could help increase fertilizer access for farmers. Richard Lloyd says the more than $20 million facility is […]
Farmers for Free Trade initiative advocates for additional market opportunities
The ag industry continues to advocate for additional market access for its products. Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl says it’s critical that U.S. producers have opportunities in […]
Corn demand concerns
The chief market strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he’ll be closely watching corn demand numbers in the USDA’s next supply and demand report. Ted Seifried tells Brownfield, “The USDA […]
Harvest is ramping up in some of the primary sugarbeet growing regions of the U.S. Andy Finkral with ACH Seeds covers Michigan, Minnesota, and western Nebraska. “A lot of the […]
Harvest is ramping up in some of the primary sugarbeet growing regions of the U.S. Andy Finkral with ACH Seeds covers Michigan, Minnesota, and western Nebraska. “A lot of the […]
Harvest is ramping up in some of the primary sugarbeet growing regions of the U.S. Andy Finkral with ACH Seeds covers Michigan, Minnesota, and western Nebraska. “A lot of the […]