NMPF’s new chair says reliable workforce is critical for dairy farms
The new chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation says having a stable and secure workforce is one of the top challenges facing producers. Fourth-generation dairy farmer Brian Rexing tells Brownfield, […]
Ag groups urge full extension of USMCA to protect reliable export markets
A pair of commodity groups say the USCMA agreement is critical to providing reliable markets for American ag goods. Dave Walton, a farmer from Iowa and director with the […]
Ag Economy Barometer Survey: More than half of farmers say they plan to use farm aid to pay off debt
An ag economist says more than half of U.S. farmers surveyed for the last Ag Economy Barometer say they plan to use ad-hoc assistance to pay off debt. Purdue University’s Jim Mintert […]
Equipment sale-leasebacks helping farmers improve cash flow
The business development manager with LSI Equipment Leasing says some farmers are helping their cash flow through equipment sale-leaseback programs. Reed Hawkins says it’s a way for farmers to access […]
Cash dairy prices move higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices closed mostly higher on Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, in somewhat limited trade. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.7450. One trade was made at that price. Blocks were unchanged at $1.3950. Three sales were made at […]
Rain-soaked fields boost yields in some regions, challenge others
An abnormally wet growing season had a mixed impact on soybeans. Pioneer U.S. Soybean Portfolio marketing lead Chris Pritchett says there were pockets that really benefited from consistent rainfall. “That […]
Crop insurance expert says 2025 bill gives key boost to federal coverage
A crop insurance expert says federal crop insurance received a boost in 2025. “Overall, it was a needed shot in the arm,” said Tom Zacharias, president of National Crop Insurance […]
Winter grain sales offer opportunity for northeast Nebraska producer
A farmer in northeast Nebraska says he’s taking a cautious but optimistic approach to marketing his grain this winter. Quentin Conneally says he didn’t sell much of his crop during […]
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 […]