Ag News
The economic importance of secondary and micronutrients: Sulfur
Farmers should not skip out on micronutrients because they are an essential part of the nutrient package for crops. In this Managing for Profit an agronomist discusses why sulfur should be included in a fertilizer [Read More…]
Keeping food safety in mind when preparing for the big game
About 40 percent of the US population will spend their time celebrating the Big Game this Sunday. And a food safety expert with the USDA has a few tips to make sure you’re keeping the [Read More…]
Potato demand exceeds world production
The President of Potatoes USA says worldwide demand for the tuber is outpacing production. Blair Richardson told the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers conference that 20 years ago, the U.S. controlled about 55% of the [Read More…]
Hoosier farmers discuss policy priorities with lawmakers
As the 2023 Indiana General Assembly session continues, Hoosier corn and soybean farmers are highlighting policy priorities that impact their operations. Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership and Policy Committee Chair Keevin Lemenager, a farmer from Monrovia, [Read More…]
Rodents, cuisine and folklore
Commentary. Good old Punxsutawney Phil, the most popular rodent in America, saw his shadow on February 2, so we are all supposed to brace for another six weeks of winter. Yippee! For a few days, [Read More…]
Who will fill the demand void for exports?
The USDA has confirmed Argentina’s crop production will be affected by drought, but it remains unclear whether Brazil or the United States will fill the demand void on the export market. Global Commodity Analytics and [Read More…]
Farmer sentiment continues to improve at the start of 2023
Producers are a little more optimistic about the future of the ag economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert is the director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. [Read More…]
Live cattle mixed waiting for cash business to develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. April live cattle closed $.10 higher at $163.70 and June lives closed $.02 lower at $159.77. [Read More…]
Wheat, corn up after USDA numbers
Soybeans were mixed, mostly higher, on bull spreading. The USDA raised U.S. ending stocks on expectations for slower crush demand and cut the production guess for Argentina. There was no change to Brazil’s crop, but [Read More…]
USMEF praises House introduced Agriculture Export Promotion Act
The president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the Agriculture Export Promotion Act, recently introduced in the U.S. House, would help ensure farmers remain competitive in the global marketplace. Dan Halstrom tells [Read More…]
Farmers for Free Trade meets with Congress, Biden admin
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says the Biden administration needs to take more action on trade. Brian Kuehl says they recently met with members of Congress and the administration on the issue. [Read More…]
USDA calls for limited milk production and lower prices
The USDA expects reduced milk per cow and a smaller herd to cause milk production to decline in 2023. In its February supply and demand report, USDA lowered cheese prices because of large stocks and [Read More…]
CME milk higher, cash dairy steady to lower Wednesday
Milk futures were up and cash dairy prices were steady to lower except for blocks on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. February Class III milk was up $0.04 at $17.81. March was up $0.21 at $17.62. [Read More…]
USDA trims 2023 pork, broiler production outlooks
The USDA lowered 2023 pork and broiler production estimates while raising beef and leaving turkey unchanged. Beef production is expected to be 26.495 billion pounds, 50 million more than in January on a higher first [Read More…]
USDA ups U.S. corn, soybean, wheat ending stocks
The USDA has increased ending stocks projections for U.S. corn, soybeans, and wheat modestly. Corn ending stocks are expected be 1.267 billion bushels, 25 million more than in January on a reduction in the ethanol [Read More…]
Higher risk for severe weather in Delta region this year
An atmospheric scientist says the delta region is at higher risk for severe weather this year. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield, “Unfortunately they are going to go from a very wet time [Read More…]
SOTU: Biden says costs for goods are coming down
Food and energy prices continue to be a pain point for America’s farmers and ranchers. During his State of the Union Address Tuesday night, President Biden says inflation is improving across the country. “Here at [Read More…]
Pork groups prioritizing foreign animal disease prevention in 2023
Groups representing the pork sector are continuing to prioritize foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness in 2023. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even says late last year they sent a group of producers, veterinarians and [Read More…]
CONAB soybean guess up slightly, corn down
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has raised its soybean production outlook slightly, while trimming its guess for corn. CONAB now sees soybeans at a record 152.89 million tons, up 0.1% from January as favorable results [Read More…]
Maintaining high yield potential in soybeans
While soil pH can often be overlooked when it comes to fertility management, it can be a big factor in soybean yield success. In this Managing for Profit, Derek Crompton, a Channel technical agronomist shares [Read More…]