New trade restrictions tied to screwworm detection may disrupt cattle flows and affect multi-state operations
Following the confirmation of New World screwworm in the United States, both Canada and Mexico have issued import restrictions on live cattle from the U.S. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez […]
Nebraska lawmaker says USMCA vital for secure ag supply chains
A Nebraska Congressman says it’s vital that USCMA continues to provide safe and secure supply chains for producers and consumers. Adrian Smith says the trilateral trade agreement includes a provision […]
El Nino has arrived
It’s official. El Nino has arrived. Meteorologist Xander Lowry, with Aura Commodities, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that the waters in the central Pacific have […]
Food banks are helping drive demand for Michigan dairy
The United Dairy Industry of Michigan says farmers are helping strengthen food security in rural communities across the state. Cortney Freeland, vice president of engagement and outreach, says more than […]
New Purdue tool giving farmers a clearer picture on the cost of production
An ag economist says a new tool from Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture could help producers calculate the cost of production. Chad Fiechter says the platform utilizes local data to give farmers a more […]
El Nino disease effect
A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with […]
U.S. Department of Energy updates 45Z GREET model, biofuel groups call it ‘major win’
Biofuel groups are responding positively to the U.S. Department of Energy’s update to the 45ZCF-GREET model, released on Friday. Emily Skor with Growth Energy says she views this as a […]
Growing dairy production limits milk prices in USDA’s outlook
The USDA is projecting increased milk supplies and declining cheese prices to overhang the market this year and next. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased […]
Rootless corn plaguing some farmers
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says rootless corn syndrome has been an issue for many farmers this spring. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all […]
El Nino could increase crop disease pressure this summer, expert warns
A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with […]