Researchers say the cost of farm labor is directly linked to the amount of fresh produce the U.S. imports. Michigan State University ag labor specialist Zach Rutledge has been analyzing the correlation between farm wages and ag imports into the U.S. over the past three decades. “When wages rise, we are seeing that statistically linked to the […]
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Some Nebraska ag groups say they’re concerned that state’s $471 million budget shortfall could potentially increase property taxes for producers.
Wisconsin Soybean Association’s President says the state’s growers will continue to be well represented at the state and national level. Doug
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking. February live cattle closed $1.40 higher at $229.55
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been week-to-week losses. There was another round
Mar. corn $4.40 and 3/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.76 and 3/4, down 16 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal
The $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program from the USDA is likely to change next year’s income forecast for most grain
The 2025 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award recipient is a diversified crop and livestock farmer from the southeast part of the state.
The 2025 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award recipient is a diversified crop and livestock farmer from the southeast part of the state.
A field coordinator is confident in the future of Michigan’s regenerative agriculture efforts. Alex Svoboda with the Michigan Department of Agriculture
