U.S. red meat, poultry stocks under year ago levels
U.S. red meat and poultry supplies in cold storage tightened during February. The USDA says red meat stocks on March 1st were 5% below a year at 871.38 million pounds […]
U.S. poultry production dips during February
U.S. poultry production in February saw a year-to-year decline. The USDA says 4.012 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, 5% less than a year ago, with chicken […]
Early season pests to prepare for
An entomologist says early planted soybeans in tillage and no-till systems each faced significant pest pressure last season. Michigan State University’s Chris Difonzo tells Brownfield planting soybeans early in no-till systems can prevent […]
Protecting animal ag from foreign disease outbreaks
Protecting animal agriculture from foreign animal disease outbreaks. Dr. Kelli Werling with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says a foreign animal disease outbreak would be detrimental to exports and the […]
Avoid pre-plant tillage if it’s wet
An extension corn agronomist says one tip for a successful planting season is avoiding pre-plant tillage when soils are too wet. Jeff Coulter is with the University of Minnesota. “If […]
Ag groups seek tax policy permanence
Nearly 270 farm organizations are asking Congress to permanently extend several expiring tax provisions important to agriculture. Chuck Conner with the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says there’s about $5 […]
Farmer concern about MAHA movement
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is concerned the “Make America Healthy Again” movement could be detrimental to agriculture. Darin Johnson, who farms near Wells, says its critical […]
Cash dairy prices mixed, butter sales up Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed again Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.51. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Ag security threats extend beyond cybersecurity
Farmers and agribusinesses are exploring ways to keep ag industry more secure. Brad Fruth, director of innovation with Beck’s Hybrids, says threats extend far beyond cybersecurity. “It’s also insider threats and making sure who’s coming […]
Farmers remain concerned about tight margins
A cooperative leader says their member farmers are concerned about margins going into planting season. Joshua Grunnet with Alcivia Cooperative tells Brownfield there has been a lot of volatility. “They’ve […]