Soybean futures fall as trade deal with China delayed, Brazil steps up exports
A market analyst says a possible delay in an upcoming U.S. and China meeting could slow progress on a trade deal, and that is part of the reason soybean futures […]
High-protein dairy demand drives Michigan milk processing growth
Michigan dairy processors say they have not been able to keep up with increasing demand for high-protein products. Country Fresh Dairy’s Eric Crawford recently testified before the state’s House Ag […]
House Ag Committee’s Farm Bill proposal focused on boosting ag research and supporting the next generation
Ohio Farm Bureau’s senior director of state and national policy says federal funding that supports key farm bill programs is critical to the future of the ag industry. Brad Bales […]
Conservation practices could help farms weather economic downturn, AFT CEO says
The president and CEO of American Farmland Trust says the current farm economy is creating serious financial challenges for many producers. John Piotti tells Brownfield, “Input costs are at all-time […]
More cows, more milk, less money to farmers in January
New USDA data shows U.S. milk production continues to grow with more cows, and more milk per cow. The National Ag Statistics Service says Milk production in January was 19,81 […]
Solutions from the Land emphasizes importance of technical support for farm bill programs
The president of Solutions From the Land says farmers need strong technical assistance for conservation programs in the farm bill to succeed. Ernie Shea says the proposal recently advanced by the U.S. House Ag Committee […]
Second HPAI commercial turkey flock reported in Kent County
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed a second commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Michigan. The state says the Kent County flock was […]
A milder period ahead for much of the Heartland; a more tranquil weather pattern
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in the Northeast. The Southwest will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing […]
Illinois farmer says improving soil health builds profit per acre
A northwestern Illinois farmer says building soil health pays off in the long run. “I tell everybody that I’m a cheap farmer. I do not like to buy inputs.” Greg […]
H2Ohio program connects farmers with experts to help implement nutrient management plans
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says continued growth in the H2Ohio program is helping farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin improve water quality. Brian Baldridge says a new $1 […]