Judge rules against Pure Prairie Poultry
A Wisconsin judge has ruled against a defunct poultry company that didn’t supply feed to their contracted growers. Buffalo County Judge Thomas Clark found Charles City, Iowa based Pure Prairie […]
Quality and Sustainability Drive U.S. Soybean Export Growth
In this Managing for Profit, hear from Tony Mellenthin, a Wisconsin farmer and the priority area coordinator for infrastructure and exports on the United Soybean Board, who says U.S. soybeans […]
Research shows farmers can lower cereal rye seeding rates and save money
A commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension says farmers utilizing cereal rye cover crops can potentially save money by lowering their seeding rates. Nathan Johanning says new […]
Pork industry urges action on state animal housing laws in farm bill
The National Pork Producers Council says the industry could be one step closer to regulatory certainty with the advancement of the farm bill. CEO Brian Humphreys says relief from inconsistent […]
Temps vary greatly across the Heartland; an active pattern underway for most
Across the Corn Belt, livestock producers in the upper Midwest are preparing for snow, expected to develop later Friday. Lambing and calving season is well underway; in North Dakota, for […]
US, Mexico prepare for key USMCA talks impacting ag exports
The United States and Mexico have officially launched a formal review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Julie Callahan, chief ag negotiator with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, says Mexico and […]
Doud: Global milk production up, U.S. competitive
U.S. dairy is staying competitive on the global market despite increased production from other countries. Gregg Doud with the National Milk Producers Federation tells Brownfield world dairy production is up […]
Kehoe: beef processing growth strengthening Missouri cattle sector
Missouri’s Governor says expanding meat processing in the state is providing a boost to the state’s cattle industry. Mike Kehoe spoke to an ag audience at the University of Missouri […]
Live cattle futures up ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up waiting on direct business, feeders were down on profit taking. April live cattle closed $.17 higher at $238.52 and June live […]
Soybeans, corn see spillover support from crude oil strength
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There are reports of quality issues in parts of Brazil due to heavy rainfall during harvest and rain chances for Argentina are […]