Farm News

A focus on endemic swine diseases

Monday, March 3

An official with the National Pork Board is encouraged by efforts to eradicate endemic swine diseases in the U.S. Brett Kaysen is senior vice president of producer and state engagement. “For example, pseudorabies. There was a time when pseudorabies and hog cholera really decimated... Read More.

Minnesota Soybean engaged on public water inventory

Monday, March 3

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is engaged with legislators on water regulations. President Darin Johnson says concerns over the state’s public water inventory carried over from last year’s legislative session. “That did not quite end where we wanted it to, and we’re just really... Read More.

Soybean Export Connections

Monday, March 3

Missouri Soybeans marketing mission identified export connections to a Mexico-based processor, reinforced by a Panama-based producer’s shipment. Focus is on relationship building and market growth. Learn more at mosoy.org and the Spotlight on Soybeans podcast. The post Soybean Export Connections appeared first on Read More.

Another round of unseasonable warmth ahead for the Heartland; stormy in the Southwest

Monday, March 3

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures in most areas from the Rockies eastward, while colder-than-normal conditions will prevail west of the Rockies and across northern New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation in the... Read More.

High-impact, classic early-Spring storm organzing on the Southwestern Plains

Monday, March 3

Across the Corn Belt, a brief cold snap is subsiding, as temperatures rebound to above-normal levels from the Mississippi Valley westward. In fact, Monday’s high temperatures should top 60°F as far north as Iowa. However, rain showers are developing across the central Corn Belt... Read More.

Tariffs set to take effect Tuesday

Monday, March 3

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) says the Trump administration’s threatened tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are set to go into effect Tuesday. Kevin Johnson says a trip to Washington, D.C. last week was dominated by tariff talk,... Read More.

H-2A wage freeze bill sees new life

Monday, March 3

Bipartisan legislation to pause H-2A guest worker wage rates has been reintroduced in the U.S. House Michigan Republican John Moolenaar tells Brownfield his Supporting Farm Operations Act would freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate at 2023 levels through 2026. “The Adverse Effect Wage Rate has... Read More.

Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 17 | Building Trust

Monday, March 3

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, listen in on Missouri Soybeans’ successful marketing mission to Mexico and Panama, which highlighted the importance of personal relationships in international trade. The mission aimed to build trust and secure long-term demand for Missouri soybeans. Positive feedback from key... Read More.

Longshoremen accept new contract

Monday, March 3

A new longshoremen’s union contract ensures imports and exports will move through U.S. ports for the next six years. More than 99% of the 24-thousand east coast and gulf shore International Longshoreman’s Union members voted to approve the pact covering fourteen ports last week. ... Read More.

Rollercoaster weather continues

Monday, March 3

The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says rollercoaster weather conditions are expected to continue for much of the Midwest. Eric Snodgrass says short-term forecasts show a series of systems are expected to bring a range of conditions. “The good news is it’s... Read More.

HPAI impact on milk production lessening

Monday, March 3

A USDA livestock economist says the impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza on milk production seems to be dwindling. Peyton Ferrier says there has been a noticeable decline in milk output, especially in California, where hundreds of new cases of the virus in cattle... Read More.

Early Weed Control

Monday, March 3

As farmers plan out their weed management strategies, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Scott Pringnitz says preparing an effective strategy for controlling early emerging weeds is a key to success this year. He tells Brownfield a full program approach will help growers keep fields clean... Read More.