Turkey industry sees opportunity as consumers feel beef price pressure
The turkey industry is paying close attention to competition from other proteins. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says beef demand is strong despite high retail prices. “If […]
Hail causing early season havoc for some farmers
A pair of agronomists say some farmers have seen hailstorms damage their newly emerged crops. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois with Dekalb / Asgrow, says that while the storms […]
Missouri farmers cite rising fuel, fertilizer costs as planting season pressures mount
Two Missouri farmers say the rising fuel and fertilizer costs are top of mind as the planting season continues. Daniel Carpenter says U.S. farmers are feeling the constraints. “It’s kind […]
House ag leaders back year-round E15 push as farm bill vote nears
Both leaders of the U.S. House Ag Committee say it’s too soon to know if nationwide, year-round E15 will be added to the skinny farm bill, but they are supportive of […]
Unseasonably cool, but drier pattern for much of the Heartland; wet in parts of the southern U.S.
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in most areas from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast, while warmer-than-normal weather will […]
Rising fuel and diesel costs are impacting every segment of the cattle industry, making risk management more critical than ever
A livestock economist says the volatility in fuel prices highlights the need to have a solid risk management plan in place. Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky. “Some of […]
Illinois Women in Conservation forms
The farmer training program manager with The Land Connection says a new group catering specifically to female landowners and farmers has formed in Illinois. Crystal Siltman says Illinois Women in […]
Wheat mixed Friday, closing out week with gains on weather, fertilizer concerns
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, while still closing modestly lower on the week. Beans were watching U.S. planting, expecting good progress, and waiting for any news […]
Michigan deer debate: Farm Bureau says policy changes could worsen overpopulation
Michigan Farm Bureau says some of the deer management policies under consideration by the state’s Natural Resources Commission would be a rollback of current efforts to control overpopulation. Justin Tomei tells […]
More dairy products are in cold storage
The USDA says more butter and cheese products are in cold storage than before. The amount of butter inventory at the end of March was 288.8 million pounds, compared to […]