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The importance of seed in global food systems

A staff member with Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center says feeding a growing population starts with seeds. Cindy Hicks tells Brownfield farmers can help lead the charge in establishing global access to nutritious food. “We know that the population is growing, and farmland...

Workforce disruptions put the food supply chain at risk

A food economist says he’s concerned disruptions to the migrant workforce could ripple effects throughout the ag economy. David Ortega with Michigan State University says it would immediately drive up labor and food costs. “It may push many small operations out of business since...

Interpreting Yield Data

Having more data is critical for making accurate yield comparisons between Channel products. In this Managing for Profit, Illinois-based Channel Technical Agronomist Derek Whalen discusses how to find the key factors influencing yield. The post

Questions remain following Pure Prairie Poultry closure

Iowa’s Ag Secretary Mike Naig says questions remain following the Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy and the closure of their Iowa processing plant. “We’re asking what happened? How did it happen? How did we get here? What actions did the owners and managers of Pure...

INFB Health Plans reaches 10,000 people covered milestone

Indiana Farm Bureau says their health care coverage is addressing a significant need in rural communities. Health Plans Manager Steve Allen says it is the fourth year of offering coverage. INFB Health Plans is now covering more 10,000 people. “Our farmer community came to us...

MO governor issues another drought alert

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has issued another executive order for a drought alert in the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor says more than 65% of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions and that includes 88 counties with moderate, severe or extreme drought. Ag Director...

International trade and food security opportunities on display in D.C.

The Director of Ohio’s Department of Agriculture says collaboration with North American countries will help address food security and provide more trade opportunities for farmers. Brian Baldridge says officials from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, who participated in last week’s Tri-National Agriculture Accord, agree there...

Cattle futures lower on profit-taking

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking ahead of the week’s business.  Feeders had additional pressure from the higher move in corn. December live cattle closed $1.32 lower at $187.95 and February lives closed $1.47 lower at $188.62. ...

Trade experts weigh future of USMCA ahead of six-year review

A group of North American trade policy experts say there are growing concerns that China will be a factor as the U.S. Mexico-Canada trade agreement nears its six-year review. Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, with AgTrade Strategies says she doesn’t expect the U.S. to consider a full renegotiation of USMCA. “Both candidates...

Panelists weigh future of USMCA ahead of six-year review

A group of North American trade policy experts say there are growing concerns that China will be a factor as the U.S. Mexico-Canada trade agreement nears its six-year review. Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, with AgTrade Strategies says she doesn’t expect the U.S. to consider a full renegotiation of USMCA. “Both candidates...

Rep. Flood frustrated on lack of 45Z guidance

A U.S. Congressman from Nebraska says he’s frustrated that the U.S. Treasury has yet to release guidance for the Clean Fuel Production Act, also known as 45Z. Mike Flood tells Brownfield… “Without guidance from the Treasury, we’re hindering SAF production in the United States...

Mass deportation could significantly harm the food supply chain

A food economist says there would be severe repercussions throughout the food supply chain if a new administration was to implement mass deportations. David Ortega with Michigan State University says losing more than a million undocumented farmworkers would drive up labor and food costs...
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