The down farm economy is taking a toll on employment in at least one Midwestern state. Iowa Farm Bureau economics and research manager Christopher Pudenz says recent analysis shows the downturn could claim more than 11,000 jobs in the state. And he tells Brownfield the trend is likely to continue.
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A farmer from western Iowa says he pulled back on fungicide purchases this year and is starting to see the results
Fire prevention helps farmers stay safe at harvest. Dry fields, low humidity, high winds, and hot farm equipment have been causing
October is National Farm to School month. Brianna Goode, Indiana’s Farm to School coordinator, says the program connects farmers with school
A lender says most dairy farms have been financially healthy during this ag economic downturn, but they’re reluctant to expand or
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says he’s optimistic the Trump administration will announce more details of
The president of the Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) says approval of hemp seed meal for laying hens is the latest step
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Support was tied to the optimism about tariff talks with China and the
Dec. corn $4.22, up 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.29 and 1/2, up 7 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $278.00, up
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, with feeders continuing to take the lead on
