Farm News

Dairy farmer says triticale’s feed value worth the extra effort

Saturday, December 21

A Wisconsin farmer says it’s worth the extra effort to manage and harvest triticale as a cover crop he can harvest for his dairy cows. Joe Bragger from Independence, Wisconsin says, “I’m a real firm believer in the feed quality that we get off...

November cattle placements fall 4% on year

Saturday, December 21

The USDA says placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots during November were down on the year. The total of 1.796 million head was 4% below November 2023, partially due to a tighter calf supply because of more aggressive placements earlier in the year. The...

2024 deer season check-in with Bill Winke

Saturday, December 21

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Economy, weather, holidays can take a toll on mental health

Saturday, December 21

A University of Illinois extension specialist in agricultural safety and health says there’s a number of stressors adding up in the ag landscape. Dr. Josie Rudolphi says uncertainty over the economy, the weather, and even the holidays, can take a toll on a farmer’s...

Young people have an impact on ag policy

Saturday, December 21

A Warrick county Indiana farmer says he’s watching the state legislative session to see how it could impact young farmers. Logan Springstun says several of the topics were discussed during the recent 2024 Indiana Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. “They are all pretty relevant events of...

Veterinarian says treating winter lice in cattle can improve profitability

Saturday, December 21

A veterinarian with Elanco Animal Health says effective treatment of winter lice in cattle can improve overall profitability. Dr. Wayne Ayers tells Brownfield if left untreated, cattle can become anemic. “With that severe anemia, obviously calves aren’t growing like they should be in the...

The good and the bad of the farm economy

Friday, December 20

An ag economist says farm financial conditions are a mixed bag. “Livestock is doing much better than grain,” said Ernie Goss with Creighton University. Goss says lower ag commodity prices have been the biggest threat to producers. “Corn is floating around $4.25 a bushel....

Democrats say government funding, farm bill are being held hostage

Friday, December 20

The U.S. House is expected to vote on another attempt to fund the government later today. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee sits on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the Budget Committee. He says the Continuing Resolution to fund the government and extend the farm bill,...

Farmer frustrated over lack of economic aid package

Friday, December 20

A South Dakota farmer is frustrated Congress has yet to put forward a plan to deliver economic assistance to producers. Rodney Koch grows corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and small grains near Garretson. “We’re out here trying to feed America I guess, and part of the...

Farm bill policy priorities for the Iowa Farm Bureau

Friday, December 20

The president of the Iowa Farm Bureau says he remains focused on advocating for a new five-year farm bill. Brent Johnson says reauthorization will be critical for producers in 2025 and IFBF has several priorities it would like to see included. “Modernizing the reference...

Skor discusses future of 45Z tax credit

Friday, December 20

The CEO of Growth Energy says clean fuel production tax credits have an uncertain future. Emily Skor says President-elect Trump hasn’t been vocal about the 45Z tax credit. “We do know that Mr. Trump campaigned and won on repealing or modifying the Inflation Reduction...

Understanding Nitrogen Loss and How to Stop It

Friday, December 20

Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but it also has a propensity for loss after it’s been applied. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services says there are three types of nitrogen loss to be aware of. The...