China’s role in U.S. ag exports is changing long-term
A trade specialist from the Ohio State University says he’s not expecting China to return as the top U.S. ag export market, due to shifting trade patterns and increased competition. […]
Advocacy in Action with The Activate Program
In this Porkcast, we are joined by Minnesota Pork Executive Board Member and crop and livestock farmer, Brad Kluver. He tells us about the inaugural Activate Program, and says they […]
Ethanol inventories hit one year high as exports slide sharply
Ethanol stocks swelled to the largest levels in a year last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says inventories of 27.2 million barrels were the result of growth across all […]
U.S. and South American farmers face similar pressures as input costs rise
A market analyst anticipates U.S. and South American producers experiencing similar effects from the Middle East conflict. Don Roose, president of U.S. Commodities, says fertilizer prices are rising. “It’s more […]
Improving the Lives of Our Pigs and People
The U.S. pork industry is working together to strengthen herd health through a coordinated, producer-led effort. The National Swine Health Strategy brings producers and partners into alignment to address the industry’s most significant […]
Ohio Farm Bureau says proposed ODOT connector could impact the state’s ag resources
Ohio Farm Bureau members are concerned a proposed rural infrastructure project could impact the state’s agricultural industry. Leah Curtis, associate general counsel, says the Ohio Department of Transportation is looking to […]
Farmers weighing crop mix as input costs influence decisions
An ag lender in the Western Corn Belt says the financial pressure facing farmers could shape decisions about crop rotations this year. Barry Benson with First National Bank of Omaha […]
Minnesota farmer preps as planting season inches closer
A farmer in central Minnesota is gearing up to begin spring fieldwork. Nick Peterson grows corn and soybeans near Clear Lake and says most of his equipment is ready. “We’re […]
Farmers rewarding corn rally
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says many farmers are taking advantage of the recent rally in the corn market. “Some opportunities to price not only some of your cash but sell […]
Showers develop in parts of the Corn Belt; Summer-like air on the parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, warm weather is replacing previously cool conditions. Later Wednesday, high temperatures will range from 80 to 90°F in much of Missouri, Nebraska, and western Iowa. Any […]