Farm News

Tariff changes add “new” kind of volatility to ag manufacturing

Wednesday, April 9

A global equipment manufacturer says the on again off again tariffs create a new type of volatility in the manufacturing sector. Eric Raby is the senior vice president for the Americas with CLAAS. “You always have currency exchange. You have weather conditions, you have... Read More.

Global unrest drives ag input uncertainty

Wednesday, April 9

Farmers in the U.S. and abroad are concerned global unrest will drive ag input costs higher. Brazil Potash Corporation CEO Matt Simpson says one of the biggest risks for fertilizer is the concentration of supply in countries that are sanctioned or at war. “You... Read More.

Iowa farmer about 10 days out from planting corn

Wednesday, April 9

An eastern Iowa farmer says he expects to start planting corn soon. Lance Lillibridge raises a corn-on-corn rotation in Benton County and says, “The 20th is the date I like to look at. We might get a chance to start a little earlier this... Read More.

Fighting for agriculture

Wednesday, April 9

The top elected officials in one Midwestern state are vowing to fight for agriculture. “To all the farmers here and across the state, we have your backs.” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says unprecedented uncertainty is dramatically impacting the state’s number one industry. “The harsh... Read More.

Indiana FFA members voice importance for ag education during FFA Advocacy Day

Wednesday, April 9

Photo provided by Indiana FFA. Indiana FFA members recently spent time with legislators to discuss the importance of ag education. State president Ethan Wolheter says more than 100 members took part in FFA Advocacy Day at the Indiana Statehouse. “It’s super important that these... Read More.

Landus names interim CEO

Wednesday, April 9

Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus says Sam Caton has been named the company’s interim chief executive officer. In a press release, Landus said Caton will maintain his current responsibilities as executive vice president of sales while also stepping into the interim CEO role. Last week,... Read More.

Cash dairy prices mostly higher Wednesday

Wednesday, April 9

Cash dairy prices were higher except for dry whey Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0125 at $0.48. Two sales were recorded at $0.48 and $0.4825. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.7075. Three sales were recorded, ranging from... Read More.

Ethanol production declines as supply rises

Wednesday, April 9

U.S. ethanol production dropped to a multi-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.021 million barrels per day, the lowest since late January, falling 42,000 from the previous week and 35,000 from a year ago. Part of the... Read More.

Support your local volunteer firefighters

Wednesday, April 9

Commentary. I talk a lot about the importance of community in this column. As destructive storms moved through the heartland, neighbors came together to help pick up the pieces and support one another in times of need. That is what neighbors do in rural... Read More.

High water continues to impact Ohio River valley barge traffic

Wednesday, April 9

The movement of products and commodities by barge remains a challenge on the Ohio River and its tributaries thanks to last week’s heavy rains. Kyler Davis is with the Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. He tells Brownfield, “We do... Read More.