Minnesota veterinarian says animal travel poses greatest screwworm risk to northern states
An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. Dr. Angie Varnum with the University of Minnesota calls detections of […]
Ag appraiser: borrowing costs remain biggest obstacle to building projects
An ag real estate expert suggests high interest rates are more of a deterrent for new building projects than increasing material costs. Jeremy Fluegge with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the […]
Climbing organic grain markets sparking farmer interest
A senior merchandiser with central Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says the organic grain markets have steadily climbed in recent months. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Kelsey Graber says lackluster 2025 yields […]
MO Soybeans Tour Highlights Pollinator Habitat Benefits
At the 2026 Pollinator Tour and Workshop in Montgomery City, Brady Lichtenberg with Missouri Soybeans says private landowners were highlighted who have added pollinator habitat to their farms—turning less productive […]
New trade restrictions tied to screwworm detection may disrupt cattle flows and affect multi-state operations
Following the confirmation of New World screwworm in the United States, both Canada and Mexico have issued import restrictions on live cattle from the U.S. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez […]
Nebraska lawmaker says USMCA vital for secure ag supply chains
A Nebraska Congressman says it’s vital that USCMA continues to provide safe and secure supply chains for producers and consumers. Adrian Smith says the trilateral trade agreement includes a provision […]
El Nino has arrived
It’s official. El Nino has arrived. Meteorologist Xander Lowry, with Aura Commodities, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that the waters in the central Pacific have […]
Food banks are helping drive demand for Michigan dairy
The United Dairy Industry of Michigan says farmers are helping strengthen food security in rural communities across the state. Cortney Freeland, vice president of engagement and outreach, says more than […]
New Purdue tool giving farmers a clearer picture on the cost of production
An ag economist says a new tool from Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture could help producers calculate the cost of production. Chad Fiechter says the platform utilizes local data to give farmers a more […]
El Nino disease effect
A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with […]