Farm energy funding on hold as USDA pauses REAP program
The USDA has announced no awards will be made for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) until regulations are updated to comply with an executive order made by President […]
West Michigan dairy processing projects bring +$1 billion investment from Fairlife and Chobani
Work is underway to support more than $1 billion in dairy expansion projects in West Michigan. Dairy farmer and state Rep. Jerry Neyer tells Brownfield, “We have two major expansions […]
West Michigan dairy processing projects bring $1 billion + investment from Fairlife and Chobani
Work is underway to support more than $1 billion in dairy expansion projects in West Michigan. Dairy farmer and state Rep. Jerry Neyer tells Brownfield, “We have two major expansions […]
Agronomist says nitrogen fixation is key to maximizing yield potential in 2026
An Ohio-based field agronomist says soybean nodulation and nitrogen fixation are key components of long-term crop performance. Matt Hutcheson with Seed Consultants tells Brownfield, “If we have saturated soils, that […]
New federal grazing plan seen as long-term boost for cattle producers
The immediate past president with the Public Lands Council says updates to USDA’s grazing plan could provide long term stability for the cattle sector. Mark Roeber, a producer from Wyoming, […]
Rising fertilizer and diesel prices are putting unexpected pressure on cattle producers this spring
Many cattle producers are feeling the pain from the sudden rise in fertilizer prices. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says larger producers likely purchased many of their inputs […]
Rising fertilizer and diesel prices are putting unexpected pressure on cattle producers this spring
Many cattle producers are feeling the pain from the sudden rise in fertilizer prices. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says larger producers likely purchased many of their inputs […]
Slaughter cattle market remains competitive
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the slaughter cattle market continues to bring historically high prices. Tony Hancock says there has been a lot of competition […]
Economists worry interest rates could climb due to Middle East conflict
The conflict in the Middle East is likely to impact ag lending. Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says federal spending is ballooning because of the […]
AFBF economist says retail egg prices down 57% from 2025
An ag economist says retail egg prices declined in March as the poultry sector works to recover from losses due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Bernt Nelson with the American […]