The USDA is allowing pork and poultry processors to operate at increased line speeds. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the announcement comes after trial studies determined worker safety was not being compromised for the sake of higher production. “So I think for the benefit of American agriculture and the quality and the price of […]
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Farmland values have been mostly steady this year. Cole Nickerson with Farmers National Company says there is some localized volatility, with
Escalating energy costs are raising concerns among farmers. “When you go out and kick on your grain dryer and your fans,
Legislation that would increase penalties for not using certified seed potatoes in Wisconsin awaits the Governor’s signature. Tamas Houlihan with the
An agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services says growers should prioritize nutrient use efficiency in 2026. Tim Laatsch, Koch’s director of
Farmers should have a few new weed control management options this spring, pending EPA approval. Technical Marketing Manager for Corn Herbicides
The Trump administration has proposed easing automobile gas mileage and emissions regulations, and a Wisconsin legislator is asking USDA to also
The president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association contends retail beef is appropriately priced. Gene Copenhaver, who operates a stocker operation
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, compounding what would have already been week-to-week declines. The USDA says China bought
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by sharply higher direct business. February live cattle closed $3.15
