Ag exports at risk if fees imposed on Chinese-built ships
Several ag organizations say a proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office to impose fees on Chinese-built ships would harm U.S. agriculture. “The consequences would basically be little, if any, […]
Segregating Michigan Soybeans
In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the vice president of the Michigan Soybean Committee, who is working to grow all non-GMO soybeans in his rotation. Hear from Sanilac […]
USA Rice: ad-hoc economic relief appreciated
Jamison Cruce with USA Rice says USDA’s new Economic Commodity Assistance Program will help rice farmers dealing with high input costs and declining prices. “Rice was a commodity that didn’t […]
Investing in Communities and Making a Difference
Each year, the Missouri Beef Industry Council sets aside funding to support Beef Promotion Grants that are made available to local organizations. In this episode, grant recipient Tracy Crumbaugh, the […]
Proper planter setup can put more profit in your pocket
It’s often said that the planting pass is the most critical trip farmers will make through their fields, and paying attention to details can help put the most yield in […]
Assessing a fertilizer budget
An agronomist says farmers have been assessing their fertilizer budgets. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says, “We’re dealing with a questionable marketplace where we have high interest rates, high input prices, […]
Courtade grateful for community backing
Michigan Farm Bureau’s Ag Educator of the Year winner says agricultural education needs the support of a community. Katie Courtade is the agriscience and natural resources teacher for the newly […]
Iowa Corn VP discusses issues impacting profitability
The vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says several issues are impacting producer profitability. Mark Mueller tells Brownfield decreases in farm expenses are needed but those can take […]
Using risk management to strengthen the ag supply chain
A new report from Purdue University’s Digital Innovation in Agri-Food Systems Laboratory is highlighting the role risk management plays in strengthening the ag supply chain. DIAL Ventures research manager Lourival Monaco […]
Ag technology is advancing rapidly
A technology developer says the capabilities of farm machinery are growing beyond the tools many farmers are already using. Ryan Milligan with Powell Agricultural Solutions is the deputy team leader for […]