Former USDA chief economist: Crop farmers facing tight margins with no clear catalyst
The former chief economist for USDA says crop farmers are stuck in tight margins and are looking for a way out. “I’m not sure I’ve got a happy message,” Seth […]
Ag awaits Supreme Court opinion on Trump tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court still hasn’t issued a decision on President Trump’s use of tariffs and ag lobbyist says he’s eager to see the opinion. Randy Russell with the Russell […]
NPPC working with Congress to develop federal Prop 12 legislation
The president of the National Pork Producers Council says the industry is developing federal legislation that would address California’s livestock confinement law. Duane Stateler says Proposition 12 has created a […]
Southeast Minnesota farmer expands grain storage to improve marketing flexibility
A farmer in southeastern Minnesota is planning additional grain storage. Glenn Groth raises corn and soybeans in Winona County. “We’re kind of staying the course in most aspects of the […]
Texas cattle producers say proactive management is critical amid New World screwworm concerns
The northward advancement of New World screwworm continues to have Texas producers on edge. Texas stocker Wayne Cockrell says ramping up animal health practices is crucial in the fight against […]
Farmer bridge payment process easy and certain
Wisconsin’s State FSA Director says the upcoming farmer bridge assistance payment process will be easy and payment amounts will be certain. Sandy Chalmers tells Brownfield farmers will know what to […]
Ernst urges SBA reforms to expand rural access to capital
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says she’s asking the Small Business Administration to look into some challenges facing rural community banks. “What we have found is that small businesses, oftentimes in […]
Growing Soybean Demand – Insights from USB Chairman Brent Gatton
Brent Gatton, a Kentucky farmer and the chairman of the United Soybean Board, says new fiscal year investments and priorities focus on growing demand for U.S. soybeans both at home […]
Cattle futures drop ahead of widespread direct trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday decline in boxed beef and traders waiting for direct business to get underway. There was additional […]
E15 supporters urge Congress to finish the job on year-round sales
Ethanol advocates say a federal solution for year-round sales of E15 is long overdue. Nick Bowdish, president and CEO of southwest Iowa-based Elite Octane, says the debate over a permanent […]