Farm News

USDA chief economist, Meyer, outlines egg price concerns

Friday, February 28

The USDA’s chief economist says he’s concerned about the continued rise in egg prices. Seth Meyer says prices will remain elevated until the country gets a handle on the avian influenza crisis. “We have experienced repeated HPAI events over the last 18 months which... Read More.

Expectations for a stronger year for U.S. corn

Friday, February 28

The chief revenue officer at an Ohio based cooperative is expecting a stronger year for the corn market in 2025. Kirk Roetgerman with Mercer Landmark says it all depends on Brazil’s second crop corn. “What is going to be this yield of the secondary corn crop... Read More.

A-PLUS local meatpacking bill reintroduced

Friday, February 28

A group of lawmakers is again pushing legislation designed to expand local meat processing options. The Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States, or A-PLUS Act, was reintroduced by Representatives Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, Mark Alford of Missouri, and Jimmy Panetta of... Read More.

Has ag economy bottomed out?

Friday, February 28

Has the farm economy bottomed out? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach vice president Jason Henderson tells Brownfield it’s close. “I think right now we’re really close to a bottom in the farm economy. It’s gone from about $200 billion on a real basis... Read More.

Sen. Ernst lauds Greer’s USTR confirmation

Friday, February 28

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says she’s hopeful new U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will explore free trade agreements with emerging markets. “We saw absolutely no new trade deals in the previous four years,” she said. “It’s time to break that loose and get on... Read More.

Tariff impacts on U.S. agriculture

Friday, February 28

With tariffs on Canada and Mexico looming, an economist is concerned about the long-term impacts on agriculture. Ohio State University professor Ian Sheldon says he’s most worried about the U.S. soybean industry. “The rates at which Brazil has been grabbing market share has been growing very, very... Read More.

A conservation convert

Friday, February 28

A central Illinois farmer says a decision to change farming practices ten years ago has made him a conservation convert. Randy Strubhar, who farms in McLean and DeWitt County, says introducing cover crops and no-till practices has transformed his farm. “We turned the corner... Read More.

Nebraska farmer says additional moisture needed ahead of growing season

Friday, February 28

An eastern Nebraska farmer says a lack of moisture could be problematic for spring planting. Tanner Hoffman tells Brownfield dry conditions have been in place for the past two to three months. “I think that may come to roost as we hit planting. We’re... Read More.

Milder to more seasonal days ahead across the Heartland; a more active pattern in the new week

Friday, February 28

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal precipitation across the central one-third of the U.S. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal weather will prevail in the East and west of the Rockies, while cooler-than-normal conditions... Read More.

Wind-blown, nnseasonably mild weather across the Heartland; colder air poised to the north

Friday, February 28

Across the Corn Belt, mild, breezy weather prevails in advance of an approaching cold front. The front is connected to a low-pressure system, which early Friday was centered near Lake Superior and is producing snow in the upper Great Lakes region. Pre-frontal temperatures could... Read More.

Milder to more seasonal days ahead across the Heartland; a more active pattern too for some

Friday, February 28

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions from California to the Four Corners States. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation in the Rio Grande Valley should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across much of the remainder of... Read More.

Unseasonably mild, wind-blown weather across the Heartland; colder air poised to the north

Friday, February 28

Across the Corn Belt, an organized storm system is producing light rain and snow showers in the upper Great Lakes region. Friday’s Midwestern maximum temperatures will remain below 40°F in the upper Great Lakes region—but should reach or exceed 65°F in much of the... Read More.