Farmers say cost management and crop diversification are key tools in a tight-margin year.
Farmers across the U.S. continue to navigate narrow margins and tight budgets. Indiana farmer Tim Gauck says it’s even more important for farmers today, to know their numbers. “Knowing your […]
Kehoe says E15 expansion would boost corn markets, urges Congressional action
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says after a visit to Washington D.C. last week he’s optimistic Congress will find a way forward on legislation for nationwide, year-round E15. “Our Congressional delegation […]
E15 deadline arrives as industry awaits congressional action
Attendees of the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando are anxiously awaiting an update from the Rural Domestic Energy Council on year-round, nationwide E15. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says […]
Cooking with Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Foods that can commonly trigger allergic reactions for those who have Alpha Gal Syndrome included red meat, organ meats, and some dairy products. That can cause some serious disruptions for […]
Another Herbicide Option for Tough to Control Weeds
Farmers will soon have another herbicide option for tough-to-control weeds. In this Managing for Profit, Dominic Hoffman, product manager for selective herbicides at Bayer Crop Science, discusses the new product. […]
Give FFA Day helps ag education programs continue
An FFA official says Give FFA Day this Thursday, February 26th is vital to continuing valuable agricultural education programming at the state and national level. Kendra Jentz with the Wisconsin […]
Wisconsin FSA staffing down but work is getting done
Wisconsin’s FSA Director says USDA staff reductions have been noticeable, but the jobs are getting done. State Farm Service Agency Director Sandy Chalmers tells Brownfield Wisconsin had several employees who […]
Mild, late-winter temps for many; a seasonally active weather pattern across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather across most of the country, while near- or below-normal temperatures will be confined to an area […]
Farmers and ag leaders say the upcoming USMCA review is critical to preserving stability in North American trade
A group of farmers and business leaders says the US-Canada-Mexico trade agreement provides the certainty that is needed for America’s farmers and ranchers. During a roundtable discussion at the site […]
Grassley says Trump order strengthens ag inputs, shields farmers from liability
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he supports President Trump’s recent executive order that aims to bolster domestic supplies of glyphosate. “Glyphosate is the most widely used crop protection tool in […]