USDA: February red meat production down 2% on year
Commercial red meat production in the U.S. during February 2026 was 4.145 billion pounds. The USDA says that was 2% less than last year because a decline in cattle and […]
Spring prep slowed by snowstorm
A western Wisconsin farmer says preparations for spring are going well, despite last weekend’s blizzard. Shane Goplin says, “With two feet of snow, that kind of puts a delay in […]
New NIFA grants address emerging pest and disease threats
The director of the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) says the agency is working to strengthen the nation’s ability to quickly identify and respond to biological risks […]
Fertilizer prices rising as global tensions disrupt nitrogen supply
An ag economist says tensions in the Middle East are causing global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizers. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says prices have increased more than 30 […]
Rice export sales surge as beef drifts to a marketing year low
The USDA is reporting a strong week for U.S. rice export sales. During the week ending March 12th, Japan picked up more than half of the weekly rice sales total […]
Market for older cows continues to find strength
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says the demand for older cows remains strong. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards says prices for bred […]
Cover crops reduce herbicide costs, improve weed control
Ag economist and farmer Alan Weber says planting cereal rye in the fall ahead of soybean planting has helped manage herbicide resistant weeds in the next growing season. “Marestail, waterhemp […]
Ag lender stresses risk management amid market swings and high input costs
An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility in the commodity markets and high inputs are creating a greater need for risk management. Barry Benson, senior vice president with First National Bank […]
ACE urges action on E15 as fuel prices surge amid Middle East tensions
There’s no shortage of policy issues to discuss with lawmakers as the American Coalition for Ethanol conducts its annual D.C. fly-in this week. ACE CEO Brian Jennings says members are […]
Strait of Hormuz closure restricting sulfur trade
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the conflict in the Middle East is impacting the flow of critical minerals out of the Persian Gulf. Veronica Nigh says in […]