A U.S. Congressman from Ohio says more needs to be done to help the next generation acquire farmland. Greg Landsman says it’s becoming increasingly difficult for new, beginning, and young farmers to get started in the industry. “If you’re not cash rich, you’re really struggling in this economy,” he says. “For farmers, prices fluctuate. It’s […]
The post U.S. Congressman says land acquisition remains a challenge for young producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she supports President Trump’s proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on imported beef. “I think you’ll
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, finishing the week with strong gains. Beans had an up and down
A specialist sees several challenges facing rural communities. Leah Thiele is director of rural capital solutions with Compeer Financial and says
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, finished the day mostly higher watching direct business develop and waiting on the Cattle on Feed
Michigan State University Extension educators say they want every beginning farmer to have access to a mentor. Community Food Systems Educator
Sep. corn $4.83 and 3/4, up 5 centsSep. soybeans $12.25, up 4 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $317.70, up $2.00Sep. soybean
A policy economist says about a third of Wisconsin counties don’t have access to inspected meat processors. Success Okafor with the
The president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says he thinks there’s still a chance for a farm bill this
A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says agricultural credit conditions continue to tighten for many row
