DMI names Corey Scott as president and CEO
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has selected its next leader. DMI’s board of directors announced Corey Scott will become the third president and CEO, succeeding Barbara O’Brien, who will be retiring […]
Avian influenza confirmed in Boone County, Iowa
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed this week in central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the disease was detected in […]
AM Radio isn’t old fashioned. It’s tried and true.
Commentary. There’s a reason the U.S. House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act last week. And for those of us who live and work in rural America, that […]
Diesel costs reshaping the price of ag transportation
In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says the long-term impacts of record-high diesel prices will be felt throughout the economy. The post Diesel […]
Data center development bringing new Challenges for Ohio farmers and rural communities
The rapid growth of data centers continues to be a key issue across the Midwest. Brad Bales, senior director of state and national policy with Ohio Farm Bureau, says questions […]
DFA CEO: dairy sustainability work can continue despite USDA directive
The CEO of Dairy Farmers of America says he has mixed feelings about the USDA’s directive preventing checkoff dollars from funding certain climate and sustainability initiatives. Dennis Rodenbaugh says farmers […]
Ag economists: diesel export ban could have unintended consequences
U.S. President Donald Trump says he favors a ban on diesel exports, but ag economists say keeping more fuel in the United States won’t necessarily translate into lower prices. USDA […]
Minnesota sees early surge in HPAI cases
Minnesota is seeing an early onset of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases heading into the heart of fall migration. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says a resurgence […]
Corn, wheat see profit taking as soybeans close mixed
Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak after an up and down day. Traders continue to wait for the high-level face-to-face meeting with China later this week. There’s ongoing general optimism for […]
Farmers evaluating ways to cut diesel costs
An organic row-crop farmer says the premium he receives for his crops has been somewhat helpful as diesel prices remain at record highs. Steve Ewald has been growing organic corn, […]