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Despite economy, many farms financially solid going into planting season
Planting season is almost here, and an agricultural lender says most farm operations are financially in a position to acquire inputs and go forward despite the down farm economy, with better than expected balance sheets and even some farms considering expansion. We’ll hear from Ty Martin at Compeer Financial on today’s Managing for Profit. The…
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Northwestern Corn Belt Farmers Face Headwinds
Northwestern Corn Belt Farmers Face Headwinds Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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USDA cuts over $1 billion in funding for schools, local food purchases
USDA cuts over $1 billion in funding for schools, local food purchases Economic Times
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Traction Ag Partnership Into Ag Retail Showcases ‘Next Generation of Farm Accounting’
Traction Ag Partnership Into Ag Retail Showcases ‘Next Generation of Farm Accounting’ Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Nebraska farmers in Limbo amid Chinese tariffs against U.S. farm products
Nebraska farmers in Limbo amid Chinese tariffs against U.S. farm products WOWT
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Farmers expecting aid payments, potential government shutdown looms
Farmers across the country are awaiting billions of dollars in disaster assistance as Congress debates plans to keep the government operating. Brad Weddelman, chief economist for the Senate Ag Committee, says aid included in the American Relief Act of 2025 is due in farmer’s hands soon. “The economic portion of that, which is $10 billion,…
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Ag In an Instant: Tariffs impact on farmers & why chicken prices aren’t up like eggs
Ag In an Instant: Tariffs impact on farmers & why chicken prices aren’t up like eggs khqa.com
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Maximizing yields in 2025
A commercial agronomist says investing in new technology could help farmers improve their yields in 2025. Precision Planting’s Jason Webster says using the right tools lays the groundwork to maximizing profitability. “We’ve got to do the best job of planting that crop, getting the right consistent depth, the right downforce,” he says. “That sets the…
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An optimistic outlook on trade with Mexico
A southern Indiana farmer says maintaining key export markets is crucial to profitability for producers. Matthew Lucas is the vice president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council. “That is the biggest concern for ag producers,” he says. “How these tariffs are going to unfold on US products moving into Mexico. Is pork going to be part…
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Evaluating Rotations of Cover Crops, Summer Annual Forages
AMES, Iowa — Thursday, March 13 at 1 p.m. CT, Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, is hosting a free virtual field day on Thursday, March 13 at 1 p.m. CT. Join us for a live discussion with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Beef Specialists Chris Clark, Erika…
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Farm Credit system seeing impact of down ag economy
The slumping ag economy is having real world impacts. Bill Davis, CEO of Oklahoma Ag Credit, told the 123rd annual convention of the National Farmers Union in Oklahoma City that concerns are mounting across the countryside. “We haven’t seen default stress in our portfolio generally yet, but we are concerned about the trends that we’re…
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BioSolids: Right Goal, Wrong Direction
SEATTLE, WA — In the final days of the Biden administration, the Environmental Protection Agency released a draft report assessing the risk of biosolids – that’s the term for a fertilizer recycled from our wastewater — as it pertains to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” This group of 3,000-plus manmade…
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Use Sacrifice Pastures Now
STOCKTON, Mo. — “Cattle producers welcome the rain, but it leads to muddy pastures and proper management is needed for optimum grazing the rest of the year,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Davis feels sacrifice pastures may be needed to help in promoting forage production for the rest of the grazing season.…
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Starting Clean
Planting for 2025 is just around the corner, and having a clean seedbed will help give young soybean plants a good start. Jeff Moon, Market Development Specialist at Corteva, offers advice on how growers can prepare for the season. The post Starting Clean appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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KMMO Ag Day
Brownfield’s Carah Hart covers the KMMO Ag Day in Malta Bend, MO. The post KMMO Ag Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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National Farmers Union Announces Launch of $25 Million Farmers Capital Fund to Drive Agricultural Innovation
OKLAHOMA CITY – National Farmers Union today announced the launch of the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative dedicated to supporting early- and growth-stage companies that accelerate agricultural productivity while advancing the economic success of family farmers and ranchers. By investing in innovative, economically sustainable solutions, the Farmers Capital Fund will promote cutting-edge technologies, operational…
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Farmers Put Plans, Investments on Hold Under Trump USDA Spending Freeze
Farmers Put Plans, Investments on Hold Under Trump USDA Spending Freeze U.S. News & World Report
