FSA official optimistic despite tariffs, cuts
A state Farm Service Agency official is optimistic the new tariffs and the federal job and program cuts won’t negatively impact the agency and the farmers they serve. Tyler Radke […]
Spring covers gaining popularity
A specialist with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says many farmers are seeing success with spring planted cover crops. Jacob Gard works closely with farmers in Illinois and Indiana on their […]
Rep. Hinson praises Trump’s trade strategy
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump’s tariff actions should help farmers get access to new markets. “What happened yesterday is free and fair trade,” Hinson said Thursday morning. “He […]
CNH Industrial pauses equipment shipments
A global ag equipment company says it has temporarily paused shipments due to uncertainty stemming from the ongoing tariff situation. In a statement to Brownfield, CNH Industrial said the company […]
Mexico and Canada spared from retaliatory tariffs, what does this mean for North American trade?
Experts say President Trump’s retaliatory tariff announcement is setting a new precedent for trade in North America. Juan Carlos Baker is CEO of Ansley International Consultants. “We just witnessed the most […]
Bill Even, National Pork Board CEO, stepping down
Photo of Bill Even taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The National Pork Board has announced Bill Even is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer. In a press release, […]
Another strong week for pork export sales
Export sales for pork hit a marketing year high. The USDA says sales were up 66 percent from the previous week and 88 percent from the prior 4-week average. Mexico […]
IL corn growers focused on year-round E15
The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) says the organization is focused on completing its push for year-round E15. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says […]
Crop Nutrition Management for Long-Term Success
When profit margins are small, it can be tempting to cut costs and choose a cheaper product. However, on this episode of Managing for Profit, AgroLiquid’s Galynn Beer encourages farmers […]
Weekly ethanol production increases, exports drop more than 62%
U.S. ethanol production increased over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production was up 0.9% to 1.06 million barrels per day. The four-week average ethanol production rate […]