Black Sea uncertainty, tariff threats impacting wheat
An ag economist says the wheat markets have been hesitant amid some Black Sea uncertainty. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “There was a lot of talk around the Russia-Ukraine […]
Hinson remains optimistic on new farm bill
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says she’s encouraged by farm bill progress in Congress. Republican Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield she’s optimistic a new five-year farm bill can get completed before […]
U.S. hog inventory below a year ago
The U.S. hog herd got a little bit smaller over the past year and could see further declines. The USDA says the domestic hog and pig inventory on March 1st, […]
HPAI hits Indiana again, this time in Kosciusko County
Another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Indiana. The state board of animal health says HPAI was found in a commercial table egg pullet facility in northeast Indiana. […]
MO Farm Bureau health plan advances
The Missouri Senate has advanced a bill that would bring Missouri Farm Bureau another step closer to offering a health plan to its members. Senate Bill 79 provides an exception […]
Non-plastic soy-based wrap takes home top prize at 2025 Soy Innovation Competition
Photo provided by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. A group of Purdue University students developed a non-plastic soy-based wrap that won top prize at the 31st annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition. Purdue University […]
DEKALB launches new sorghum products in central U.S.
Sorghum is expected to be an attractive crop for areas experiencing drier than usual field conditions. Bryan Thomas with DEKALB says there are two new varieties of sorghum available in […]
Spring field conditions improving in Minnesota
Farmers in Minnesota and many other Midwest states are waiting for better conditions to begin field preparations for planting. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says like last […]
Ag economist concerned over ongoing tariff spats
A longtime agricultural economist says he’s concerned about the industry’s outlook. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, says the ongoing threat of tariffs are weighing on agriculture. […]
Cash dairy: Cheese & butter up, whey & NDM down Thursday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.4950. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up […]