Broiler placements gain on week, year
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week, up on the week. The numbers are in line with USDA projections for a year-over-year increase in broiler chicken production. The USDA […]
Michigan cash rents post widespread results
Michigan cash rental values are unchanged this year despite farmland values in the state seeing the largest increase nationwide. Jon LaPorte is a Farm Business Management Educator with Michigan State University Extension. “It […]
Expanding the market for U.S. soy
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says expanding market access remains a top priority for soybean farmers heading into the new marketing year. Jim Sutter says China’s retaliatory […]
U.S. ethanol stocks tightest since early January
U.S. ethanol stocks fell to a more than seven-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration the domestic ethanol supply of 22.549 million barrels was down 139,000 on the […]
Asian Longhorned Tick threat continues
Indiana’s state veterinarian says the Asian Longhorned Tick remains a concern for livestock producers this fall. Kyle Shipman says female ticks reproduce quickly and can cause adverse health effects in […]
FBi Buildings Focuses on Customer Connection at Farm Show
While there may not be brand-new product innovations this year, FBi Buildings is bringing something equally valuable to the farm show floor: connection. Blair Neihouser, Vice President of Sales for […]
Worries over disease pressure and impact on yield potential continue
Some farmers at this year’s Nebraska State Fair say ongoing disease pressure could have an unexpected impact on yields. Michael Bergen of Henderson says his corn crop had strong potential most […]
Cash rents coming down, returns on owned land higher
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says most farm managers expect cash rents to decline in 2026. Gary Schnitkey says depressed commodity prices continue to weigh on […]
MSU encourages reporting southern rust
Michigan State University’s plant pathologist says southern rust disease pressure is spreading across the state. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield he’s tracking its movement in corn. “We’re trying to map the […]
Diversification helps Minnesota farm navigate ag economy slump
A central Minnesota crop and livestock producer says diversification is helping her farm weather the current downturn in the ag economy. Judy Barka and her family grow corn, soybeans, and […]