Economist says inflation is still impacting the ag economy
An ag economist says inflation and higher interest rates continue to impact farm profitability. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says producers are expected to face additional financial pressure. “The Fed is […]
Wisconsin drought threatens crop conditions, dairy farmer grateful for stockpiles
A northeast Wisconsin dairy farmer says he’s thankful for last year’s bumper crop as drought conditions intensify Travis Speirs milks 2,800 cows with his father south of Green Bay. “We’ve got […]
Iowa producers renew call for Prop 12 relief
Some Iowa producers are urging Congress to address Proposition 12 as lawmakers work toward a new five-year farm bill. Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from southeast Iowa and current president […]
Optimistic about Illinois estate tax relief
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic that the state’s farmers could soon see estate tax relief. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says Governor J.B. […]
How Artificial Intelligence can improve crop performance
The director of research agronomy and Practical Farm Research for Beck’s says the future of farming will be more prescriptive. Jim Schwartz says corn hybrids build yield in different ways. […]
Red Crown Rot detected in 17 Indiana counties in 2026 as researchers continue to evaluate management options
A Purdue Extension field pathologist says red crown rot has expanded across the Midwest in 2026. Darcy Telenko says it has already been found in 17 counties in Indiana and […]
Lack of meaningful farm bill solutions frustrating
The president of Wisconsin Farmers Union says frustration continues to mount over Congress’ inability to pass a new farm bill. Darin Von Ruden, who farms in Vernon County, tells Brownfield, […]
How to handle grain marketing right now
The president of Heartland Farm Partners says there’s opportunities for farmers take advantage of the recent strength in commodity markets. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Jeff Peterson says […]
Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs higher on Wednesday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, mostly higher on spread trade and oversold signals after the recent steep drop. October live was down $.17 at […]
Iowa farmer encouraged by USDA data modernization effort
An eastern Iowa farmer says USDA’s effort to gather producer feedback could help improve agricultural data collection. Lance Lillibridge raises corn and red angus cattle in Benton County, and is […]