Illinois commodity groups alarmed over proposed wetlands legislation
Illinois commodity groups are closely watching a bill in the General Assembly that they say would limit farmers’ ability to manage wetlands. Corey Lacey, environmental policy manager with the Illinois […]
Ohio State dairy research shows value of monitoring body condition scores
Research by Ohio State University shows the importance of tracking the body condition scores for dairy cattle. Researchers say changes in body condition throughout lactation generally follow a pattern that mirrors the […]
Winter wheat conditions continue to decline
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says all eyes have been on the winter wheat crop experiencing the multi-year drought. Naomi Blohm tells Brownfield if there’s a continued […]
U.S. rice industry wants fast Section 301 action to address unfair global trade practices
The president and CEO of the USA Rice says the United States should continue to push for fair global rice trade. Peter Bachmann says a Section 301 investigation into several […]
Spiking fuel costs further pinching farmers
Several Illinois farmers say rising fuel costs are squeezing already thin margins. With diesel nearly two dollars above year ago levels, southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben, who grows corn and […]
FFA membership on the rise in Iowa
The executive director of the Iowa FFA Association says student membership continues to increase across the state. “We’re trending toward another membership record this year,” Scott Johnson said. He says […]
From FFA roots to state leader: Minnesota state president reflects on “dream year”
Born into FFA. Outgoing Minnesota FFA state president Cameron Addington calls serving the past year a dream come true. “I grew up around FFA. My mom was on state staff, […]
Agronomy specialist: Adjust nitrogen rate strategies as input costs rise
An agronomy specialist says choosing the right nitrogen application strategy could help farmers better manage rising input costs. Rachel Henry with Ohio State University Extension says the timing of fertilizer should […]
USTR’s Callahan says tariff policy delivering results for agriculture
The Trump administration’s top ag trade official says the tariff policy has been a game changer for the industry. “The current trade policy of restoring reciprocity and balance, I don’t […]
New Mid-Ozark fertilizer plant aims to improve speed, supply and costs for Missouri farmers
MFA Incorporated and Black Family Enterprises have formed a joint venture called Mid-Ozark Fertilizer, LLC, to build a new dry fertilizer blending and distribution center near Lebanon, Missouri. Jason Weirich, […]