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Farm equipment sales drop for 18th straight month

An ag economist says farm equipment sales continue to struggle. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the farm equipment index has fallen below growth neutral for an 18th straight month in the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. “That’s a real concern, particularly for Iowa where... Read More.

2nd HPAI Monroe County backyard flock

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Monroe County near the Ohio border. State officials say the backyard flock is the second detection of the virus in the county this month and... Read More.

Some Ag Dems say USDA is stiffing farmers

Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee are demanding answers from the U.S. Ag Secretary about recent staff firings. During Wednesday’s hearing, Minnesota’s Tina Smith said the committee’s efforts to address staffing shortages at the Farm Service Agency have gone out the window.... Read More.

Kansas adopting changes to meat and poultry inspection regulations

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is simplifying state meat and poultry inspection regulations. Meat and Poultry Inspection Program Manager Jeremy Schooler tells Brownfield the department has essentially rewritten portions of the Code of Federal Regulations to align with the Kansas Meat and Poultry Inspection... Read More.

Greer confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative

Jamieson Greer is now the U.S. Trade Representative.  The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Greer as President Trump’s trade deal leader.  Greer’s nomination cleared the Senate with a 56-43 vote.  The former lawyer and Judge Advocate General in the Air Force served as... Read More.

2025 outlook requires a support system

A vice president with Great American Insurance Group says U.S. farmers are in a crisis. Steve Maulberger says he’s worried about the ag economy. “Nothing is really set in a way for a farmer to know that there’s a positive commodity for them to... Read More.

Ethanol stocks sharply higher, production near steady

U.S. ethanol stocks surged last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply grew to its largest level since April 2020 at 27.571 million barrels, rising 1.353 million on the week and 1.549 million on the year. That big jump in... Read More.

An effort to help alleviate the egg shortage

Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to strain the nation’s egg supply and is shooting egg prices through the roof. Efforts are being considered that could help address both issues.  The National Chicken Council has petitioned the Food & Drug Administration to modify a regulation... Read More.

Farmers bracing against unknowns

Many farmers are making plans for the 2025 growing season with several unknowns hanging over agriculture. Rob Shaffer, American Soybean Association board member, says an outdated farm safety net is worrisome. “Because it sets the ARC and PLC five-year prices, so we can plan... Read More.

AFBF reports farm bankruptcies up

An American Farm Bureau Federation economist says farm bankruptcy numbers continue to grow. Economist Samantha Ayoub says many of the Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies were filed in the Midwest. “In the Midwest, that had by far the most bankruptcies in general at 71 filings... Read More.
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