Low-carbon fuel growth tied to stability in ag markets, Buis says
Many ag and biofuel stakeholders concerned about the farm economy are urging the administration to expand the use of low-carbon fuels. Tom Buis with the American Carbon Alliance says growth […]
Delayed October WASDE report could have far reaching impacts for U.S. agriculture
An ag economist at the University of Kentucky says a lack of updated information from the October supply and demand report could have far reaching impacts for U.S. agriculture in […]
Despite tight margins, some farmers see fungicide as key to crop protection
Some Illinois farmers are happy about their decision to use fungicides on their corn crop this year. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County in the central part of the […]
Cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.63. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.7075. Four sales […]
Cybersecurity in the Country: Why Even Rural Folks Need to Lock Their Digital Doors
Commentary. It might not come up much at the grain elevator or after church potlucks, but it is something all of us who live out here where the pavement ends […]
Corn yields holding strong as central Missouri farmers resume harvest
Two farmers in central Missouri have resumed harvest following a slight rain delay. Nathan Alpers in Cooper County tells Brownfield he’s been working on corn. “I can’t complain about the […]
Farmers feeling the pinch as U.S.-China trade uncertainty persists
A market analyst says the recent back-and-forth between the U.S. and China is getting frustrating. Garrett Toay with Ag Trader Talk says “this whole trade war is frustrating, because farmers […]
Applications now being accepted for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinary Program
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is now accepting scholarship applications designed to help increase the number of rural veterinarians. The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program provides financial assistance and hands-on learning […]
Focusing on the spread of HPAI
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been a challenge for the egg and poultry industry for more than a decade and a task force is working to better understand how its […]
Feenstra says partial shutdown hurting farmers, stalling farm bill progress
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says the partial government shutdown could linger for an extended period of time. “We had a big conference call Tuesday morning. There’s no end in […]