Ag News
Dairy farmer seeks program adjustments in next farm bill
A California producer says the dairy risk management tools put in the 2018 Farm Bill were a step in the right direction. But, Tony Lopes told a House Ag Committee listening session Tuesday some adjustments [Read More…]
Wilson Centennial Farms honored by MSU
The head of the 2023 Michigan State University Dairy Farm of the Year says growth and diversification have helped his family’s centennial farm stay viable. Fifth-generation farmer Brent Wilson tells Brownfield he remembers attending MSU [Read More…]
SD Senate Ag Committee considers another foreign ag land ownership bill
South Dakota agriculture groups say requiring the governor’s approval for foreign ag land purchases could have unintended consequences. Senate Bill 185 would create a 5-person board called the South Dakota Committee on Foreign Investment to [Read More…]
Cattle futures lower ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct cash business to develop. April lives closed $.42 lower at $164.67 and June lives closed $.20 lower at $160.22. March feeders [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 14, 2023
Mar. corn closed at $6.82 and 1/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $15.37 and 1/2, down 5 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $501.00, down $3.00Mar. soybean oil closed at 60.40, [Read More…]
Soybeans, meal give back gains with corn, wheat mixed
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. Beans followed the lead of bean meal, which was down after its recent round of contract highs. Domestic soybean meal demand is strong and crush [Read More…]
Producer sentiment on farm operating loans in 2023
More than 20 percent of farmers surveyed expect to have a larger farm operating loan this year compared to 2022, according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert is the director of the Purdue [Read More…]
Freedom of the press
Commentary. Bullies come in all shapes, sizes and ethnicities. They come from all different vocations, religions and education levels. They come from urban and rural areas. You find them on county boards, school boards, in [Read More…]
Deputy Under Secretary Ahmad says Biden admin supports E15
A USDA official says expanded access to E15 can help drive down energy prices. Farah Ahmad is the Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development. “This administration is really focused on trying to keep as much [Read More…]
NCGA caught off guard by Mexico’s GMO corn decree
An executive with the National Corn Growers Association says they were caught off guard by Mexico’s latest announcement regarding restrictions on genetically modified corn imports. NCGA Vice President of Communications and Industry Relations Neil Caskey [Read More…]
Minnesota researchers discover breakthrough African swine fever surrogate virus
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered a surrogate virus to African swine fever that can be used to safely develop mitigation strategies. Associate professor Declan Schroeder says because ASF is a highly contagious [Read More…]
Bill could help alleviate labor issues for detasseling companies, working conditions
The Nebraska Legislature is considering a bill that would help address labor shortages for local detasseling companies. During a hearing Monday, Senator Steve Erdman of Bayard cited that In 2019 there were 710 residents on [Read More…]
Wisconsin man honored for farm safety work
Brian Kuhl – Photo: Progressive Ag Foundation A Wisconsin man has been recognized for his work in farm safety education. The Journal of Agromedicine has named Progressive Agriculture Foundation executive Brian Kuhl (Cool) as its [Read More…]
NASDA members are discussing food and ag issues at Winter Policy Conference
Commissioners, secretaries, and directors of agriculture from across the nation are developing policies addressing agriculture and food issues at the 2023 Winter Policy Conference. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture President Doug Miyamoto [Read More…]
Tensions between U.S, Mexico grow as revised decree bans white corn, phases out other uses
Mexico has announced a new biotech corn decree that would ban genetically modified white corn while phasing out uses for livestock feed. Andy Jobman is the Nebraska Corn Growers Association Chairmen and a producer [Read More…]
Better understanding the four steps to food safety
The four steps to Food Safety are Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. Archie Magoulas, a food safety expert with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline says “Clean” is the first step and it is one [Read More…]
USDA expands conservation program sign-up
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is using a portion of USDA’s climate smart agriculture funding, the near $20 billion provided in the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year, to boost participation in conservation programs. These [Read More…]
Wisconsin farmers benefit from biodiesel partnership
A Wisconsin soybean leader says a partnership to use more biodiesel in the City of Madison is good for farmers and the environment. Steve Trzebatowski Steve Trzebatowski is the immediate past President of the Wisconsin [Read More…]
USB farmer leaders begin setting 2024 investment priorities
Photo provided by the United Soybean Board The 77 United Soybean Board farmer leaders set priorities for 2024 program investments during the recent USB board meeting. April Hemmes, a farmer from north central Iowa, serves [Read More…]
Farmer urges others not to overdo it this planting season
A Kansas farmer who has learned to deal with stress says when it’s time for the planters to roll, don’t stay in the tractor too long. Lowell Neitzel Lowell Neitzel raises corn and soybeans with [Read More…]