See & Spray impacting soybean traits
Advancements in spraying technology are bringing changes to soybean traits. Katy Martin-Rainey, professor of soybean genetics at Purdue, says current soybean varieties don’t hold up well against most pre-emergent herbicides, […]
Uncertainties a concern for farmland values
An ag real estate specialist says there’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty that could impact farmland values. Paul Schadegg is with Farmers National Company. “I’m not sure that I’ve ever […]
TBD: USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan impact on hog farmers
It’s unclear what impact the USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan might have on hog producers who contract with Smithfield Foods. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield the Trump administration […]
NEFB says Congress needs to take up ag labor crisis
The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says he’d like to see Congress create a solution for the nation’s ag labor crisis. Mark McHargue says that could eliminate any confusion […]
Trump names Chief Ag Negotiator nominee
President Trump has named Julie Callahan as the nominee for the chief ag negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Callahan is currently the assistant USTR for ag […]
Farm Bureau Pavilion unveiled during Michigan Livestock Expo
The first steps to renovate Michigan State University’s Livestock Pavilion were unveiled this week during the Michigan Livestock Expo. Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross tells Brownfield the facility has […]
FDA to eliminate 18 “obsolete” dairy standards of identity
The Food and Drug Administration wants to eliminate what they call 58 obsolete and unnecessary food standards of identity, including 18 dairy products. Clay Detlefsen with the National Milk Producers […]
Farmers concerned about MAHA impacts
A southwest Indiana farmer says he’s concerned the next Make America Healthy Again report will impact U.S. agriculture. Phil Ramsey says he’s concerned misinformation could impact crop protection availability. “We […]
Shellady: Farmers continue to face challenging soybean prices
A commodity market specialist says farmers continue to deal with sagging corn and soybean prices. Scott Shellady, also known as The Cow Guy, says November new crop soybeans are just […]
Trade deal certainty needed
The board chair of the Soy Transportation Coalition says farmers need trade certainty. Mike Koehne says the recently announced trade agreements need to be finalized sooner rather than later. “We export […]