Addressing trade barriers critical for future of U.S. ag exports
A professor at Colorado State University says USMCA renegotiations could be an opportunity to ease trade tensions and expand market access for farmers. Amanda Countryman says Mexico and Canada remain […]
Iowa corn farmer says fungicide helped offset southern rust pressure
A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about his corn crop despite some disease pressure that developed throughout the growing season. Lee Brooke tells Brownfield southern rust was prevalent […]
Low feed costs, strong prices drive profits for Iowa cattle producer
A southwest Iowa cattle producer says 2025 has been a profitable year. Lee Brooke from Clarinda says he’s hopeful market prices will remain favorable through winter. “Feeder calf market is […]
Unseasonably warm weather expected to continue across Eastern Corn Belt
A meteorologist with the National Weather Service says unseasonably warm temperatures and a lack of rainfall are expected to continue across the Eastern Corn Belt into October. Logan Clark tells […]
USDA projects slight wheat crop rise in 2025 on higher yields, despite smaller acreage
The USDA says farmers will produce a little more wheat in 2025 than 2024. Production for all types of wheat is seen 1.984 billion billion bushels, less than 1% larger […]
Illinois pork leaders advocate for federal visa reform to address workforce gaps
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says the industry’s labor challenges remain top of mind. Jennifer Tirey says utilization of federal work visa programs remains high. “We’ve […]
Minnesota farmers see bushels disappear as soybeans dry in the field
Two Minnesota farmers fear yield is being lost as soybeans dry rapidly in the field. Harmon Wilts farms in the west-central part of the state and says warm and windy […]
USDA reports lower corn and soybean stocks despite slight 2024 crop increases
The USDA says corn and soybean ending stocks at the end of the last marketing year were below a year ago. Corn was reported at 1.532 billion bushels, above pre-report […]
Southern rust plagues Iowa crops, harvest will reveal full impact
Iowa was one of several states hit hard by crop diseases during a wet growing season. Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield southern rust was widespread. “Is it unprecedented? I […]
POET expands into Tennessee with Green Plains Obion acquisition
POET is expanding its footprint into the Delta region. The company says it has acquired Green Plains Obion, which will now be known as POET BioProcessing – Obion. The facility […]