Dairy leader calls lack of succession plans “epidemic” sized-problem
A young farmer and dairy group leader says not having a succession plan puts the farm business and everyone involved at risk. Cassandra Strupp with the Professional Dairy Producers tells […]
Farmers finding herbicide savings through cover crops
Some farmers are finding savings on herbicide costs by incorporating cover crops. Nathan Johanning, commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension, says research shows that spring termination of […]
Farmer sentiment increases, but long-term concerns about the ag economy remain
A survey of 400 farmers and ranchers from across the country shows rising concern about the overall direction of the ag economy. Joana Colussi with Purdue University says there was a […]
Ethanol stocks, exports rise on week as production dips
U.S. ethanol stocks swelled to a near one-year high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply was the largest since last April at 26.337 million […]
OSU professor says changing tariffs means more uncertainty for farmers
An Oklahoma State University professor says changing tariff policy means more uncertainty for farmers. Sundresh Heragu with OSU’s Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers tells Brownfield U.S. ag exports are north […]
Grassley: Middle East instability already driving up farm expenses
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned the conflict in the Middle East will drive up fertilizer and fuel costs for farmers. During his weekly call with ag reporters Wednesday, the […]
Farmers focused on managing input costs
Focusing on inputs. Taylor Hintch, the field crops education manager with Practical Farmers of Iowa, says the organization is seeing tremendous interest from producers looking to reduce their input costs. […]
Farm Bureau leader says major farm bill provisions remain unfinished
American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duvall says the organization has three legislative priorities this year. “E15, a modernized farm bill, and labor,” he says. Duvall says some parts of the farm […]
Farm bill markup underway as producers await long-term certainty
The U.S. House Ag Committee began its markup of the farm bill Tuesday night. Republican Chairman GT Thompson says there are misconceptions on what lawmakers are seeking for conservation. “Let […]
Spring fertilizer outlook: TFI assesses product availability and blocked trade route impacts
Most phosphate fertilizer supplies have reached the U.S. for spring planting, but some products could face availability risks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Veronica Nigh with the Fertilizer Institute […]