Economists say the lending environment is a factor in any potential herd expansion
A livestock economist says the lending environment continues to be a challenge for cattle producers wanting to grow their herd. It’s been a decade since the U.S. cattle herd expanded, […]
Minnesota farm family picking up pieces following overnight storm
A farm family is contemplating next steps after severe storms ripped through west-central Minnesota Monday night. Tiffany Kobberman farms with her husband near Hancock and says the devastation is widespread. […]
Minnesota farm family picking up pieces following overnight storm
A farm family is contemplating next steps after severe storms ripped through west-central Minnesota Monday night. Tiffany Kobberman farms with her husband near Hancock and says the devastation is widespread. […]
Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern announce deal
The Union Pacific Railroad has announced plans to acquire Norfolk Southern Railroad, creating the first U.S. transcontinental rail system. The two railroads expect to file their application with the Surface […]
Trade next steps should be purchases of ag goods
The leader of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says he’s encouraged by the announcement of new trade deals but real progress will depend on follow through. Mark McHargue says the agreements […]
Cool down brings pros and cons to corn crop
An agronomist with Bayer says this week’s forecasted cool down across much of the Midwest should benefit the corn crop. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in west central Illinois, says it’s […]
Don’t count out the 2025 crop just yet
A southwest Indiana-based agronomist says weather conditions have been mostly favorable in his area. Jordan Arndell with Dekalb ASGROW says timely rainfall has benefited crop development. “Each time we get one […]
United Soybeans Board Nominations Are Open
Three Michigan soybean farmers represent the state on the United Soybean Board. In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee CEO Ben shares more about their roles and the selection […]
Senate Ag Committee advances two more USDA nominees
Two more USDA nominees have advanced out of the Senate Ag Committee and now await a floor vote. Richard Fordyce, President Trump’s nominee to be undersecretary for farm production and […]
Watch for foliar diseases and be ready
As July ends, some crop diseases are just getting started… so farmers will need to scout fields and know what to look for as they try to save yields. Bill […]