Chloe Zittergruen is Iowa FFA’s new state president
The new state president for Iowa FFA says member interaction is one of her biggest goals in the year ahead. Chloe Zittergruen was elected state president at the 97th Iowa […]
Potato group hopeful for better access in Japan
The head of the National Potato Council says ongoing trade negotiations with Japan could open the door to better market access. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “If we can open up Japan […]
Cattle placements rise above year ago levels
The USDA says market ready cattle supplies should rise over the next few months. 1.841 million cattle entered U.S. feedlots during March, 5% above a year ago, because of a […]
Smaller U.S. winter wheat crop possible
An ag meteorologist says the United States will likely have a smaller winter wheat crop this year. “Not necessarily am I suggesting a disaster, but it’s going to be really […]
Kehoe: Japan discussions could benefit MO ag
President Donald Trump says Japan has been negotiating reciprocal tariffs with the United States this week. Earlier this month, the U.S. issued a 24% tariff on Japanese goods. Missouri Governor […]
Input costs + tariffs = breakeven?
The Michigan Corn Growers Association president says tariffs only exacerbate the high cost of inputs farmers are facing. John Delmotte tells Brownfield input costs have not declined alongside commodity markets for […]
Illinois wheat checkoff referendum passes
The Illinois Department of Agriculture says the state’s wheat producers have approved a measure to implement a wheat check-off program. By a vote of 207 to 69, producers passed a […]
Indiana Governor Mike Braun declares disaster emergency for 18 Indiana Counties
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency for 18 counties across the state due to extreme flooding and tornado damage. Braun says the Indiana Department of Homeland […]
After Easter planting expected in northern Corn Belt
Many farmers are waiting to plant in the northern Corn Belt. Heather Morris covers the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for Beck’s Hybrids and says conditions are cool. “We’re not seeing […]
Illinois ag groups stress export importance
Several Illinois ag groups say their members are concerned about ongoing trade disruptions and tariff declarations. Andrew Larson, director of governmental affairs with the Illinois Soybean Association, says the state’s […]