Growers say cheap asparagus imports muted this season’s market potential
The chair of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board Chair says rising imports continue to threaten what little American production is left. “Having to deal with imports coming in just totally […]
Soil cracks highlight worsening drought in some Kansas fields
North-central Kansas farmer Brett Grauerholz says ongoing drought is stressing his corn and soybean crops. “Luckily with some irrigation in the area, we’ve been able to keep it going […]
Heat wave puts Midwest crop conditions to the test
An ag meteorologist says he’s closely watching how another heat wave could impact crop conditions in parts of the Midwest. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says there’s […]
Senate Finance Committee questions USTR Greer over ag exports, tariffs
Senate lawmakers questioned U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about agricultural exports on Wednesday. During a hearing, Greer said President Trump’s trade agenda is working for farmers and ranchers. “For starters, […]
Cash dairy prices mostly down Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mostly down Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 to $0.69. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.67. Five sales were recorded ranging from $1.6675 to $1.68. Cheese barrels were up $0.0025 $1.63. No […]
Black Sea conflict fuels wheat rally
A market analyst says wheat futures have been rallying this month. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the surge has primarily been driven by escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Black Sea […]
White mold threat looms as soybean canopies close
White mold is a soybean disease that an agronomist warns could become a problem in the coming weeks. Corey Klaphake with CHS says it favors cool, wet conditions after plant […]
Soybean yield potential hinges on August weather
An agronomist in southeast Nebraska says timely rains have kept the area’s soybean crop on track. But, Chris Langemeier with Hogemeyer Hybrids, says the make-or-break part of the growing season […]
AFBF: Farm losses projected to deepen
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the financial pressure on U.S. crop producers is expected to intensify. John Newton, vice president of public policy, says AFBF is projecting more than […]
Tick populations booming, prevention paramount
An educator with the University of Illinois Extension says tick prevention should be top of mind for all agricultural workers. Dr. Teresa Steckler tells Brownfield unseasonably warm weather early this […]