Missouri Farm Bureau cautiously optimistic about additional farmer aid
The U.S. House will consider a budget resolution this week that would kick off the reconciliation process and could provide up to $12 billion in additional farmer aid. Garrett Hawkins […]
Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine is expanding, could help improve veterinary care in rural areas
Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is planning its largest expansion in school history to help improve access to rural veterinary care across the country. Dr. Bret Marsh says the program will […]
Economist says high beef prices could be starting to shift consumer demand to other proteins
A livestock economist says high retail prices for beef could be impacting the proteins consumers purchase. University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine says, “The last few weeks have probably pointed that way more than anything I’ve seen in a while.” […]
Michigan invests in regenerative farmer networks to boost soil health and conservation
Twelve farmer networks are receiving state funding to help advance the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices across Michigan. Will Jacquinde manages the Regenerative Farmer Network Grant Program within the Michigan Department […]
FDA adds border screenings as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into the source of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across the country continues. Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas says there have been more than 1,600 […]
Livestock producers calling for conservation support in new farm bill
The president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says a new five-year farm bill is just as critical for livestock producers as it is for row crop farmers. Cliff Schuette, […]
A mixed Tuesday for cash dairy prices at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.6975. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 to $1.66. Three sales were recorded ranging from $1.6350 to $1.6575. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.6275. No sales were recorded. Butter was up $0.0025 to $1.5750. Twelve sales were recorded ranging from $1.56 to […]
High fertilizer prices likely to drive phosphate cutbacks this fall
An agronomist with CHS expects farmers to alter fall fertility plans. Corey Klaphake covers southern Minnesota and says cutbacks are likely because of high fertilizer prices. “I think definitely there […]
Grassley endorses farmer assistance, calls for E15 action
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he supports efforts in the House to provide more financial aid to farmers. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the assistance would help address rising input […]
More Asian Longhorn Tick detections in Illinois
A cow/calf specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says the Asian longhorn tick has been confirmed in three more Illinois counties. Dr. Teresa Steckler tells Brownfield the invasive […]