Larew: It’s time to update the safety net
AUDIO: Rob Larew – National Farmers Union
The president of the National Farmers Union (NFU) says the U.S. Senate Ag Committee has an opportunity to...
Spring storms bring hail coverage reminders
AUDIO: Jason Maschhoff – COUNTRY Financial
The crop sales leader with COUNTRY Financial says hail has been plaguing some newly emerged crops this spring.
Jason Maschhoff...
“Extremely serious”: farm stress mounts amid financial pressures
A Minnesota farmer is sounding the alarm on escalating farm stress.
Bob Worth of Lake Benton suggests a mental health crisis is occurring in agriculture.
“It...
Iowa redirects $25M to boost nitrate removal, water quality efforts
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says $25 million is being redirected to expand nitrate removal capacity in central Iowa.
During a press conference on Friday, Reynolds...
Trucks rolling as north Iowa grain sales stay strong ahead of planting
A farmer in north Iowa says a lot of stored grain sold ahead of planting.
Chris Edgington grows corn and soybeans near St. Ansgar.
“We’ve got...
Iowa farmers a little behind on planting
The planting place is slightly behind normal in Iowa.
USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows corn at 42 percent planted, compared to the five-year average...
Bioeconomy seen as next major growth market for U.S. ag
John Bode:
Unlocking new demand for the ag sector through the bio-based products.
“The bioeconomy is the future for markets and for American agriculture.”
John Bode,...
Many farmers carrying heavier debt load
The vice president of data analysis with Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) says the average farmer’s debt to asset ratio is relatively stable.
However,...
Short, inconsistent planting windows expected in May
Hear Brownfield’s interview with Drew Lerner.
Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says he’s expecting short and inconsistent planting windows throughout May in the Midwest.
“It is going...
Dairy farmer survey shows concerns about farm data use
The American Dairy Coalition recently entered comments into the Federal Register reflecting farmer data concerns.
A recent survey by a dairy producers’ group shows farmers want to...
