Low-quality ag land struggles as Iowa farmland market becomes more divided
A farm real estate specialist says the downturn in the ag economy has had a mixed impact on ag land sales in Iowa. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal says high-quality […]
Midwest land market remains active as quality acres hold value
The CEO of Missouri-based Premier Farm Realty Group says the land market in the nine Midwestern states the company covers is active. Dale Dunn says quality farmland continues to bring […]
Iowa ag secretary urges caution as avian influenza pressures neighboring states
Iowa recently had its first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in several months, and the state’s ag secretary says biosecurity remains a top priority. Mike Naig tells Brownfield HPAI […]
Minnesota farmers eye crop shifts to enter sustainable aviation fuel market
Some farmers are considering crop rotation changes to tap into the sustainable aviation fuel market. Minnesota Farm Bureau president Carolyn Olson says there are growers in her state looking to […]
Eight new cases of HPAI confirmed in LaGrange and Noble Counties in Indiana, more than 107,000 birds depopulated
Eight new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed in LaGrange […]
Trepidation in the cattle industry continues as price volatility persists
The vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the recent volatility in the markets has likely halted any widespread expansion to the cattle herd. Ethan […]
A mid-winter, “look & feel” dominates virtually all of the Heartland; bitterly cold for some
Across the Corn Belt, extreme cold prevails across the upper Midwest, with widespread readings near or below -10°F early Thursday leading to stressful conditions for some livestock. The region also […]
A wide-range of temps to cover much of the Heartland; a seasonally active pattern for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures along and west of a line from Montana to Louisiana, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the […]
ABA says next farm bill must raise loan limits to meet modern ag costs
The American Bankers Association says the next farm bill will be critical for the farm financial outlook. ABA’s Ed Elfmann tells Brownfield the legislation needs to increase the size of […]
Producers battling Theileria losses might qualify for Livestock Indemnity Program
Cattle producers experiencing losses from a tick-borne parasite could qualify for the Livestock Indemnity Program. University of Missouri Extension Veterinarian Craig Payne says dealing with Theileria can be costly, and […]