Missouri cattle producers face mixed forage outlook
Consistent rains are greening up pastures in Missouri, but cattle producers say that same moisture is slowing hay production and threatening forage quality. Anita Vanderwert raises cattle in Howard County. […]
Input costs, weather may have altered farmers’ spring planting plans
Weather and rising input costs have likely made an impact on U.S. farmer planting decisions this spring. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing tells Brownfield he’s been getting mixed signals on […]
CME cash dairy prices mixed
Cash dairy prices started the week mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with strong block cheese sales. Dry whey up $0.0075 at $0.6875. Blocks down $0.0125 at $1.4750. Twenty-six sales […]
Indiana FFA tackling food insecurity with statewide Days of Service project
More than 200 Indiana FFA members from across the state are helping fight food insecurity as a part of this year’s Indiana FFA Days of Service. “Our job as FFA members […]
Minnesota veterinarian says animal travel poses greatest screwworm risk to northern states
An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. Dr. Angie Varnum with the University of Minnesota calls detections of […]
Ag appraiser: borrowing costs remain biggest obstacle to building projects
An ag real estate expert suggests high interest rates are more of a deterrent for new building projects than increasing material costs. Jeremy Fluegge with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the […]
Climbing organic grain markets sparking farmer interest
A senior merchandiser with central Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says the organic grain markets have steadily climbed in recent months. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Kelsey Graber says lackluster 2025 yields […]
MO Soybeans Tour Highlights Pollinator Habitat Benefits
At the 2026 Pollinator Tour and Workshop in Montgomery City, Brady Lichtenberg with Missouri Soybeans says private landowners were highlighted who have added pollinator habitat to their farms—turning less productive […]
New trade restrictions tied to screwworm detection may disrupt cattle flows and affect multi-state operations
Following the confirmation of New World screwworm in the United States, both Canada and Mexico have issued import restrictions on live cattle from the U.S. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez […]
Nebraska lawmaker says USMCA vital for secure ag supply chains
A Nebraska Congressman says it’s vital that USCMA continues to provide safe and secure supply chains for producers and consumers. Adrian Smith says the trilateral trade agreement includes a provision […]