Farm News

Broiler hatchery numbers continue year-over-year rise

Thursday, March 6

U.S. broiler hatchery numbers had another round of year-to-year gains last week. The USDA says 251.452 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, a rise of 992,000 on the week and 3% on the year, with the average hatchability at 78.7%. That continues to... Read More.

GreenStone says farm financial conditions are mixed

Thursday, March 6

A Midwest farm credit cooperative says the financial condition of farmers this year is very commodity specific. GreenStone Farm Credit Services CEO Travis Jones points to the cyclical turn in dairy. “Our dairy customers are sitting in a very sound situation, but there’s certainly been challenging years... Read More.

House members hear about Endangered Species Act burdens

Thursday, March 6

Farmers and ranchers let a U.S. House committee know how devastating wolves have been since being reintroduced by the Fish and Wildlife Service and protected by the Endangered Species Act. Public Lands Council (PLC) Secretary and Colorado producer Robbie LeValley testified before the House... Read More.

Modest changes for combined U.S./Canada livestock numbers

Thursday, March 6

The combined U.S. and Canadian livestock numbers are mixed. A joint report from the USDA and Statistics Canada shows a slight year-to-year increase in the combined hog herd at 89.7 million head from the end of December 2023 to the end of December 2024,... Read More.

Containerized freight challenges continue

Thursday, March 6

Containerized freight challenges continue to plague the movement of some agricultural products. Randy Duckworth with the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance says there’s a shortage of containers. “We want to make sure that we have containers ready to ship products when our customers want... Read More.

Soybean grower eyes efficiency, cost-cutting in 2025

Wednesday, March 5

Pictured: Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson (left) with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Iowa farmer says he expects some cost-cutting for the 2025 growing season. Jeff Jorgenson says he’s focusing on efficiency this... Read More.

Unlock superior crop performance with AcreEdge

Wednesday, March 5

The AcreEdge® Performance Portfolio from Landus, a specially crafted selection of value-added agronomy products designed to maximize crop yields from seeding to harvest. Learn more in this interview report from the 2025 Commodity Classic with Wade Kent from Conduit. The post Unlock superior crop... Read More.

Soybean seed quality concerns in 2025

Wednesday, March 5

A soybean researcher at Ohio State University says farmers should be aware of potential seed quality issues this spring. Dr. Alex Lindsey, associate professor of crop ecophysiology, says areas that saw prolonged drought followed by heavy fall rains are most at risk. “We may... Read More.

Record-breaking Z-Series Soybeans

Wednesday, March 5

After launching Pioneer brand Z-Series soybeans at last year’s Commodity Classic, the Pioneer team was at the 2025 Commodity Classic providing an update on how these soybeans broke records and performed throughout the first year on the market. Chris Pritchett, Pioneer U.S. Soybeans Marketing... Read More.

Stabilizing Spring Applications Could Save Your Management Plans

Wednesday, March 5

With spring planting quickly approaching, it’s critical farmers get nitrogen applied on their corn acres — especially if a rain prevented fall applications — to provide the best start possible for their crop. Andrew Luzum, Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager for Corteva Agriscience, discusses... Read More.

Unlocking the Possibilities with Enlist™ Corn

Wednesday, March 5

Many growers rely on the weed control power of 2,4-D to control broadleaves in corn. With Enlist® corn, growers can unlock the advantages of corn tolerant to Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides, including a longer application window and reduced crop response. Eric Scherder,... Read More.

Gaining cattle feed efficiencies

Wednesday, March 5

Feed makes up about three-quarters of the operating cost for most cattle producers. Dr. Meredith Harrison with precision livestock technology company C-Lock says cow-calf and feedlot operations can improve margins by doing more than maximizing output. “But when you start to measure feed intake,... Read More.