U.S. and South American farmers face similar pressures as input costs rise
A market analyst anticipates U.S. and South American producers experiencing similar effects from the Middle East conflict. Don Roose, president of U.S. Commodities, says fertilizer prices are rising. “It’s more […]
Improving the Lives of Our Pigs and People
The U.S. pork industry is working together to strengthen herd health through a coordinated, producer-led effort. The National Swine Health Strategy brings producers and partners into alignment to address the industry’s most significant […]
Ohio Farm Bureau says proposed ODOT connector could impact the state’s ag resources
Ohio Farm Bureau members are concerned a proposed rural infrastructure project could impact the state’s agricultural industry. Leah Curtis, associate general counsel, says the Ohio Department of Transportation is looking to […]
Farmers weighing crop mix as input costs influence decisions
An ag lender in the Western Corn Belt says the financial pressure facing farmers could shape decisions about crop rotations this year. Barry Benson with First National Bank of Omaha […]
Minnesota farmer preps as planting season inches closer
A farmer in central Minnesota is gearing up to begin spring fieldwork. Nick Peterson grows corn and soybeans near Clear Lake and says most of his equipment is ready. “We’re […]
Farmers rewarding corn rally
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says many farmers are taking advantage of the recent rally in the corn market. “Some opportunities to price not only some of your cash but sell […]
Showers develop in parts of the Corn Belt; Summer-like air on the parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, warm weather is replacing previously cool conditions. Later Wednesday, high temperatures will range from 80 to 90°F in much of Missouri, Nebraska, and western Iowa. Any […]
Increasing diesel prices are driving up livestock transportation costs
An ag economist says the continued rise in fuel prices will impact profitability in the livestock sector. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says trucking costs are starting to […]
What are farm show attendees looking at?
Producers attending Wisconsin’s biggest farm show have different reasons for going. Brownfield asked a few attendees at the 64th WPS Farm Show what caught their attention and what impressed them […]
Ag groups urge U.S. to drop phosphate fertilizer tariffs on Morocco, Russia imports
More than 60 ag groups are asking the U.S. Department of Commerce to revoke countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco and Russia. The groups, including USA […]