U.S. turkey growers push for expanded access in USMCA review
U.S. turkey growers have a vested interest in this summer’s review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says there is no tariff […]
High fertilizer prices could persist as global disruptions hit farmers
Ag supply chain stakeholders say there are limited short-term policy solutions to offset the global disruptions driving fertilizer and fuel costs higher, and lawmakers are exploring options. Brian Glenn, a […]
Dairy group says more products need to be part of mandatory cost of production surveys
A dairy group wants more transparency from processors, but says the upcoming mandatory cost of production surveys likely won’t be enough. Sherry Bunting with the American Dairy Coalition tells Brownfield that reporting only block cheese, […]
USDA targets southeast Asia to grow U.S. agriculture exports
The USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is working to improve market access in southeast Asia. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield, “We have a $200 […]
Ethanol production, stocks up on the week, exports decline
Demand for corn from ethanol producers continues to be solid. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production was a five-week high, averaging 1.12 million barrels per day last week, […]
Central Illinois farmer finished with beans, waiting to plant corn
A central Illinois farmer says he’s done with soybean planting. “No, that’s never happened. To have it done by the 14th of April.” Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans […]
Cash dairy prices steady to higher Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher again on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.71. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.5775. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.58 to $1.5875. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750. No sales were recorded. Butter was unchanged at $1.79. No sales were recorded. Nonfat dry […]
Record crop leaves heavy supplies in South Dakota
A farmer in southeast South Dakota says there seems to be a lot of corn in storage heading into spring. Kevin Deinert tells Brownfield many corn piles got picked up […]
Egg industry eyes feed price surge as global risks mount
Price impacts from the conflict in the Middle East are not being felt by the U.S. poultry industry, yet. MPF board director Steve Taylor of Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms says […]
Ag consolidation continues to be under scrutiny
The president of the National Farmers Union says high fertilizer prices are bringing long overdue attention to consolidation in the ag industry. “The fact is that farmers and ranchers today […]