Farm News

NPPC president outlines organization’s priorities

Tuesday, March 25

The National Pork Producers Council president says getting a legislative fix for Proposition 12 remains the organization’s top priority. Duane Stateler of Ohio tells Brownfield, “We’ve got to stop the patchwork.” He says more Prop 12-like initiatives are being considered by voters in other... Read More.

Bankers back Trump’s tariff strategy, RMI survey says

Tuesday, March 25

The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals most Midwestern bankers support President Trump’s tariff strategy. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss tells Brownfield, “Farmers and the bankers are supporting the president’s approach. Now, we haven’t seen the retaliation yet and that’s my real concern. If we... Read More.

Cattle futures mostly lower waiting on direct business

Tuesday, March 25

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly lower ahead of direct business. April live cattle closed $.47 higher at $206.37 and June live cattle closed $.17 higher at $202.32. April feeder cattle closed $.40 lower at $284.85 and May feeder... Read More.

Bayer loses Georgia Roundup case

Tuesday, March 25

A Georgia jury has awarded more than $2 billion in compensation and damages to the plaintiff in a Bayer Roundup case. The plaintiff, John Barnes, originally filed suit in 2021 against Monsanto claiming the glyphosate-based herbicide caused his cancer. Reports indicate the order from... Read More.

Export group backs foreign cold storage assistance bill

Tuesday, March 25

Proposed legislation would invest in foreign market cold storage infrastructure, allowing more U.S. frozen food exports. The Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports or FRIDGE Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House Tuesday. Lowell Randel, Senior Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs... Read More.

U.S. poultry production dips during February

Tuesday, March 25

U.S. poultry production in February saw a year-to-year decline. The USDA says 4.012 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, 5% less than a year ago, with chicken down 4% at 3.652 billion pounds and turkey dropping 17% to 350.259 million pounds.... Read More.

Early season pests to prepare for

Tuesday, March 25

An entomologist says early planted soybeans in tillage and no-till systems each faced significant pest pressure last season. Michigan State University’s Chris Difonzo tells Brownfield planting soybeans early in no-till systems can prevent slug damage if they put on enough growth. “You want to get the beans... Read More.

Protecting animal ag from foreign disease outbreaks

Tuesday, March 25

Protecting animal agriculture from foreign animal disease outbreaks. Dr. Kelli Werling with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says a foreign animal disease outbreak would be detrimental to exports and the overall ag economy. “Trade partners might not choose to take our product anymore and... Read More.

Avoid pre-plant tillage if it’s wet

Tuesday, March 25

An extension corn agronomist says one tip for a successful planting season is avoiding pre-plant tillage when soils are too wet. Jeff Coulter is with the University of Minnesota. “If we’re going in there when it’s too wet, that can cause soil compaction, it... Read More.

Farmer concern about MAHA movement

Tuesday, March 25

The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is concerned the “Make America Healthy Again” movement could be detrimental to agriculture. Darin Johnson, who farms near Wells, says its critical ag producers speak up because science is on its side. “We need to be... Read More.

Ag groups seek tax policy permanence

Tuesday, March 25

Nearly 270 farm organizations are asking Congress to permanently extend several expiring tax provisions important to agriculture. Chuck Conner with the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says there’s about $5 trillion in tax increases that take effect at the end of the year without... Read More.

Cash dairy prices mixed, butter sales up Tuesday

Tuesday, March 25

Cash dairy prices were mixed again Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.51. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.02 at $1.64. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were... Read More.