Hope remains for trade reconciliation
An agribusiness leader says he remains optimistic full-fledged trade wars can still be avoided. Michigan Agri-Business Association President Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield, “Twice in the last two months we’ve seen delays and sort of postponements […]
USDA announces next steps in efforts to fight HPAI
The USDA has announced its next steps to help the poultry industry combat highly pathogenic avian influenza. During a stakeholder call on Thursday, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said the department […]
PACE Act to expand loan limits reintroduced
Legislation to expand federal loan limits for ag producers has been reintroduced in both the U.S. House and Senate. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad says the Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement, […]
Feenstra hopeful tariffs will benefit U.S. farmers
A U.S. Congressman is hopeful tariffs will benefit American agriculture. Randy Feenstra says the Trump administration has done a good job of leveraging the trade tactic with Canada and Mexico. […]
Ohio issues temporary poultry ban to limit HPAI spread
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued a temporary ban on the movement of poultry in the western part of the state. Brian Baldridge says Ohio is still in the […]
An update on drought conditions
The associate director of the Midwest Regional Climate Center says recent rainfall has helped ease drought conditions in parts of the Ohio River Valley. Melissa Widhelm tells Brownfield, “We have […]
Cash dairy prices mostly steady-to-higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher Thursday except for nonfat dry milk on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 for a third straight day at $0.48. One sale […]
Economist says risk management crucial as prices continue to hit record high levels
A livestock economist says the unprecedented price levels cattle producers are currently seeing could move even higher in 2025. Oklahoma State University’s Derrell Peel says herd expansion will make a […]
Expanding market access with South Korea
Indiana ag officials are looking for new opportunities to grow exports with Asia-Pacific countries. Indiana director of agriculture Don Lamb tells Brownfield South Korea is the 7th largest U.S. trading partner. […]
Fool’s Spring?
Happy National Agriculture Week! As the old saying goes, Spring has sprung! The question on the tip of the tongue of many people I’ve spoken with recently is “Do you […]