Ohio crop development starting to rebound
A north central Ohio farmer says her crop is improving after a rough start to the growing season. Patty Mann says several corn fields are nearing pollination. “It’s just starting to […]
A mixed bag for crop development
A southwest Indiana farmer says wet weather conditions continue to impact his operation. Roger Wenning says some planters are still rolling in his area. “It’s never gotten dry enough and […]
A warming climate cuts milk production
Researchers with the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago say a new study shows a warming climate will reduce global dairy production by up to 10 […]
Fertilizer market volatility continues
The senior economist for The Fertilizer Institute says farmers continue to face a challenging fertilizer market. Veronic Nigh tells Brownfield some fertilizers were up again during the last week of […]
Low commodity prices, exports impacting farmer profitability
An ag economist says several factors are impacting farmer profitability. Creighton University’s Ernie Goss tells Brownfield, “It’s primarily about (low) ag prices. Wheat, soybeans, and corn here in this part […]
Deer hunts in season hope to mitigate damage
Some Michigan farmers are experiencing significant crop damage from deer as crops continue to develop. Michigan Soybean Committee Research Director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield feeding is especially persistent on soybeans […]
South Dakota farmer stays optimistic as trade timeline adjusts
Paul Casper, a farmer in eastern South Dakota, says he’s trying to stay optimistic as the Trump administration extends its timeline to work through new trade deals. “I hope Trump […]
Concerns about the future of trade
A west central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned about the future of U.S. trade. Kevin Cox says certainty is needed. “I need the best crop that I’ve ever grown, and I needed the […]
Supreme Court denies Iowa Pork Prop 12 petition
The Supreme Court recently denied a petition filed by the Iowa Pork Producers Association challenging Proposition 12. IPPA attorney Eldon McAfee says the challenge to California’s livestock confinement law was […]
Trump rallies for farmworker exemption
President Trump again pledged to work with farmers and protect undocumented farmworkers during a recent rally in Iowa. “We’re going to do something that we’re going to sort of put […]