Farm Bill optimism fades as impasse drags on
An ag policy specialist at the University of Illinois says he’s losing optimism a farm bill can make it across the finish line this year. Jonathan Coppess says the Senate […]
New look, same tradition: The Ohio State Fair has a newly renovated dairy building
Ohio’s director of agriculture says the newly renovated dairy products building is helping showcase one of the state’s largest agricultural industries. Brian Baldridge says the facility was revamped to accommodate the […]
Corn diseases emerge early, but severity remains uncertain
A technical service manager says the forecast over the next several weeks will help determine how disease pressure impacted corn production. Lily Ziehmer covers Nebraska and Colorado FMC, and […]
CME dairy prices mixed with strength in cheese and nonfat dry milk
Cash dairy prices were mixed to end the week Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6950. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.02 to $1.555-. Four sales were reported ranging from $1.5350 to $1.5550. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported. Butter was down $0.0375 to $1.5125. Twelve sales were reported ranging […]
Used combine market favors buyers as harvest nears
A farm equipment specialist says an abundant supply is softening the price of used combines. Jeff Madsen is the remarketing manager for CLAAS of America and tells Brownfield there’s a […]
Boozman outlines path forward for farm bill after failed vote
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’ll bring the farm bill back up for another vote after lawmakers return from the August recess. “We’ll see if we […]
Premium Iowa farmland fetches $18,400 an acre in Grundy County
Farmland sales are heating up across Iowa this summer. Base Camp Country Real Estate land specialist Randy Thompson says the market is gaining strength with a recent sale in northeast […]
From fertilizer to electric bill, Minnesota Farm Bureau president says farm expenses remain elevated
The president of Minnesota Farm Bureau suggests there’s no quick fixes for high ag input prices. Dan Glessing says he’s hopeful steps taken by the USDA to address fertilizer markets […]
Senate bill targets tick-borne cattle diseases with expanded research
The Kansas Livestock Association says a bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate could strengthen the fight at against tick-related diseases in cattle. CEO Matt Teagarden says the Asian Longhorn […]
Producer complaint leads to Ohio grain dealer investigation
The Nebraska Public Service Commission is investigating an Ohio-based grain dealer for allegedly not making payments to a producer. The agency received a complaint from a Nebraska farmer who said that […]