A livestock consultant says one advantage of raising beef-on-dairy animals is the size of the cattle. Dan Schaefer with Schaefer Beef Consulting tells Brownfield that dairy genetics means a larger-framed cow, creating a larger and more valuable beef animal. “The Holstein cow already is a huge cow. She is bigger than 99% of the beef cows, […]
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The USDA says it has a plan to rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA data. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield
High input costs continue to impact farm finances for growers across the country. On this episode of Managing for Profit, three
Milk production continues to go up in the United States. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says March production was up 2.4
A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with
A central Iowa farmer says the next two growing seasons will test many farmers financially. Morey Hill says the price of
A farmer in eastern Iowa says he intends to plant more soybeans than corn this year. Dave Walton farms near the
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is waiting for any clarity on a major trade meeting
The U.S. Trade Representative says he would like to see changes made to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to better support American agriculture.
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by technical liquidation and watching direct business develop. June
