Broiler hatchery below last week, above last year
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed but continue to point to higher production in 2025. The USDA says 250.128 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, falling 225,000 on the week, […]
Corn profitability remains strong in conservation research
Corn is becoming more profitable in a long-term agricultural research project at Michigan State University. MSU Extension’s Christine Charles tells Brownfield 2024 was the third year a traditional corn and soybean […]
Wet conditions push Minnesota farmer out of the field
Wet conditions have pushed a southern Minnesota farmer out of the field. Jim O’Connor of Blooming Prairie says he’s finished with spring fertilizer applications and has quite a bit of […]
Planting likely ahead of USDA estimate for north Iowa
Corn planting might be further along than USDA estimates in at least one region of the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says USDA lists progress at 15 […]
Dry outlook so far for upper Missouri basin
The Army Corps of Engineers is already using more reservoir water to maintain a nine-foot navigation channel on the Missouri River. Corps spokesperson Eileen Williamson tells Brownfield every March 15th, […]
IDFA says Whole Milk bill good, fix dietary guidelines
The International Dairy Foods Association is optimistic the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids bill can become law soon, but IDFA’s Matt Herrick says that’s just one step towards getting healthier […]
Indiana specialty crop grower says H-2A program is problematic for producers
Photo provided by Indiana Farm Bureau from their recent ag labor roundtable. A southwest Indiana specialty crop grower says the current H-2A temporary visa program is problematic for producers. Brady Mouzin with […]
Farmers encouraged to “reorganize financially” when margins are tight
A farm tax specialist is helping clients navigate the down ag economy. Chad Hanson with Iowa-based Corporate Farmer says tight margins are currently the biggest factor on many farms. “So […]
Dairy foods industry commits to eliminating artificial coloring dyes
The Trump administration Tuesday announced an effort to eliminate artificial food coloring dyes, which many believe are not healthy. Physician and author Mark Hyman told a Health and Human Services […]
Ethanol production rises as the supply shrinks
U.S. ethanol production moved higher over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.033 million barrels per day, rising 21,000 on the week and 79,000 on […]