Pork producers voicing China trade concerns with on Capitol Hill
Some pork producers say escalating trade tensions with China could have lasting impacts on the industry. North central Ohio pork producer Pat Hord says the country is one of the […]
Pork producers voicing China trade concerns on Capitol Hill
Some pork producers say escalating trade tensions with China could have lasting impacts on the industry. North central Ohio pork producer Pat Hord says the country is one of the […]
Administration says it will work with farmers to protect ag workforce
President Trump says he’s going to work with farmers to address labor shortages as his administration continues to ramp up deportations of undocumented immigrants. The President made his comments during […]
New water taskforce in Kansas will safeguard supply
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a new law creating a taskforce to address ongoing water issues impacting the state’s ag producers. Kent Askren, public policy director with the Kansas […]
Public comments open on Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant program
The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says a state program that assists farmers with upgrading necessary equipment is gearing up for its second year. Kristi Jones tells […]
Rice ending stocks tighten as cotton moves higher
The USDA’s domestic rice ending stocks guess is down on the month, while the cotton carryout estimate is up. U.S. rice ending stocks are seen at 44.5 million hundredweight, 2.5 […]
2024 another record year for E15 sales in Minnesota
2024 was another record year for E15 sales in Minnesota. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says new data from the Department of Commerce shows more than 140 million […]
USDA beef, broiler projections up on month
The USDA has raised 2025 beef and broiler production outlooks, while cutting expectations for pork, turkey, and eggs. Beef production is estimated at 26.7 billion pounds, up 15 million from […]
The importance of the USMCA
An economist says the future of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement could depend on President Trump’s tariff actions. “The US is violating the USMCA,” he says. Jeffery Schott, with the Peterson […]
Farmer weighs nutrient program amid high input costs
A Northeast Nebraska farmer says cost of production is his biggest concern in 2025. Greg Anderson tells Brownfield he’s evaluating his crop nutrient program to help improve margins. “Probably the […]