Ag News
Researcher calls tart cherry cost of production study a reality check
Rising costs could put the future of tart cherry production in jeopardy in the nation’s largest producing state. Michigan State University Extension Specialist Nikki Rothwell tells Brownfield their latest survey cuts through wishful thinking. “It’s [Read More…]
Inflation is easing, White House CEA says
The chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors says inflation is easing and that is good news for the ag industry. Cecilia Rouse tells Brownfield ag input prices have had their largest decrease [Read More…]
USDA APHIS to issue environmental impact study on HPAI
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced its intent to publish an environmental impact study on the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The agency says the study will examine the effects [Read More…]
Updated WOTUS in federal register
The updated Waters of the United States Rule is now published in the federal register. The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers tweaked language in the new version to provide more clarity to agriculture. This [Read More…]
Strong alliances needed for the next farm bill
A Missouri Representative plans to stay engaged in the 2023 Farm Bill discussions. “We have the safest, most abundant and affordable food supply in the world,” says Sam Graves. “We just want to make sure [Read More…]
Illinois State Conservationist shifting roles
After 40 years with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Illinois State Conservationist Ivan Dozier is retiring. Looking back, Dozier tells Brownfield technological advancements have been the biggest shift during his tenure. “For example, when [Read More…]
Co-Alliance pays $45 million in patronage to local farmer-owners
Co-Alliance Cooperative is paying $45 million in patronage to farmer-members who did business with the cooperative in 2022. The amount, 51 percent of the cooperative’s earnings, represents an unprecedented cash return as a member owned [Read More…]
N credits a silver lining to Corn Belt drought
An extension fertilizer specialist suggests there could be a silver lining to drought conditions that have plagued the Corn Belt. Brad Carlson with the University of Minnesota says the coming crop year provides an interesting [Read More…]
Dealer advises farmers to lock in inputs now
A fertilizer dealer says it’s wise for farmers to work with their retailers to book and pre-pay for their inputs, especially if logistics problems like a low Mississippi River or slow rail service come back. [Read More…]
Cold wave weather pattern to evolve across much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures from the Pacific Coast to the Plains, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in most areas east of the Mississippi River. Meanwhile, [Read More…]
INFB policy priorities highlighted during legislative forum
Photo provided by Indiana Farm Bureau Indiana Farm Bureau members discussed policy issues with lawmakers during the organization’s Legislative Forum today. Jeff Cummins, director of state government relations with INFB, highlighted the priorities that are [Read More…]
Midwest Crops Conference: a corn and soybean outlook
An ag economist says there are multiple factors that could impact farmers’ acreage decisions this year. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says farmers are facing ongoing volatility in corn and soybean prices, increased production costs [Read More…]
New technology to improve biosecurity and disrupt the PRRS virus
A technology company is working to limit the impact of RNA and DNA viruses in the swine industry. Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is an RNA virus and African swine fever is a DNA [Read More…]
China extends tariff on U.S. Dried Distillers Grain
China is extending anti-dumping tariffs on U.S. Dried Distillers Grain imports five more years. U.S. Grains Council CEO Ryan LeGrand says it’s disappointing but not a surprise. “We kind of expected this outcome, we did [Read More…]
Access to water critical for cattle in winter
Angus cow grazing in the snow and fog on a winter day Ensuring livestock have access to water can be a challenge in the winter. Purina Animal Nutrition cattle consultant Jon DeClerck says water is [Read More…]
Farmers waited for December fertilizer price drops
A fertilizer dealer says many farmers postponed their fertilizer purchasing decisions last month. Tony Grapsas is with Jay Mar in Plover, Wisconsin. He says, “The purchase decision had been postponed from a typical early December [Read More…]
CME milk futures, cash dairy mixed Tuesday
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. January Class III milk was up $0.02 at $19.48. February was down $0.05 at $18.54. March was down $0.11 at $18.18. [Read More…]
La Nina should end, El Nino and relief could be headed to the Corn Belt
A climatologist says there’s a high probability that the La Nina weather pattern will end this spring bringing much needed relief to the drought-stricken Central Plains. Brian Fuchs is with the National Drought Mitigation Center. [Read More…]
Nebraska legislator won’t refile right-to-repair bill after AFBF, John Deere MOU
A Nebraska state senator says he won’t revive his right to repair legislation after American Farm Bureau’s recent agreement with John Deere. “I’m willing to give this a chance to see how it all works [Read More…]
Barr prioritizes HPAI preparedness in 2023
Michigan’s poultry industry remains concerned about the devastation highly pathogenic avian influenza can cause. Head of the Michigan Allied Poultry Industries Nancy Barr tells Brownfield she hopes to expand preparedness efforts for producers. “I think [Read More…]