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The US port strike isn’t just hitting imports. America’s farmers could be hurt, too
The US port strike isn’t just hitting imports. America’s farmers could be hurt, too.  MSN
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Buy or Bale: Run These Numbers to Calculate Hay Costs
STILLWATER, Okla. — Livestock owners can save money and time with an awareness of the economics behind harvesting, buying and selling hay. Eric DeVuyst, Oklahoma State University Extension agricultural economist, said producers should compare the costs of baling hay or paying someone else to harvest it. Summer Hay production breakdown Opportunity cost DeVuyst recommends factoring in the…
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USDA says beans ahead, corn behind, beets are even with yearly average
USDA says beans ahead, corn behind, beets are even with yearly average  KWLM (Willmar Radio)
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USDA`s $1.7 billion boost for local food and farmers
USDA`s $1.7 billion boost for local food and farmers  Farms.com
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Steps to Strengthen Your Farm’s Finances
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Financial cycles affect all industries, including agriculture. While the USDA originally forecasted net farm income to decline 27% in 2024, they recently revised their forecast to 6.8% in large part due to the growing livestock sector. Amidst this more positive outlook, producers of cash crops such as corn and soybeans continue to…
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Clear sailing into another week of harvest
Clear sailing into another week of harvest  FarmWeekNow.com
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Aquaculture is Growing Market for U.S. Soybean Exports to China
Aquaculture is Growing Market for U.S. Soybean Exports to China  Morning Ag Clips –
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CFSA Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources for Farmers
RALEIGH, N.C. — Our hearts are heavy for all affected by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast, particularly in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. The massive destruction is devastating for the regional food system, as farmland, natural resources and infrastructure are overwhelmed by flood waters. Farms are facing loss of crops, livestock, structures, equipment…
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Duration of port strikes a big factor for U.S. red meat exports
Erin Borror, the vice president of economic analysis with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says U.S. beef and pork exports are affected as port strikes happen along the East and Gulf Coasts. “These ports accommodated about $2.8 billion worth of U.S. red meat exports in the first seven months of the year. That’s about $400…
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First Ever Strawberry Vertical Farm To Use 90% Less Water And No Pesticides
First Ever Strawberry Vertical Farm To Use 90% Less Water And No Pesticides  Newsweek
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Risk protection key in down price environment
A Minnesota farmer is stressing the importance of risk protection amid low commodity prices and high input costs. Darin Johnson says it’s a tough environment for marketing corn and soybeans. “As we figure break-evens looking into this next year, we are well below the cost of production. And that brings me (to) crop insurance, that’s…
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Farmer Sentiment Reaches Lowest Levels Since 2016 as Income Expectations Weaken
WASHINGTON — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its lowest readings since March 2016 in September. Declining income expectations pushed farmer sentiment down as the barometer fell 12 points to 88, and the Index of Future Expectations dropped 14 points to 94. The Index of Current Conditions also fell 7 points to 76, which nearly matched levels…
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Yes, the Farmland Market is Shifting, But That Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Prices are Falling
Yes, the Farmland Market is Shifting, But That Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Prices are Falling  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Top agriculture conferences in 2025
As attendance increases at farm-related shows, some events are relocating to larger venues to accommodate more exhibitors and programming. Here’s an early look at some of the biggest upcoming shows.
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Check out the national corn and soybean harvest progress summed up in colorful, interactive maps – Successful Farming
Check out the national corn and soybean harvest progress summed up in colorful, interactive maps  Successful Farming
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Winter Wheat Production in Northwest Region Up 23 Percent from Last Year
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Idaho planted 760,000 acres of winter wheat for 2024, up 10,000 acres from 2023, according to USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Northwest Regional Field Office. Harvested area, at 700,000 acres, is up 70,000 acres from 2023. Winter wheat production in Idaho is 62.3 million bushels, up 11 percent from last year with yield…
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Illinois Farmer, Kenneth Hartman Jr., Becomes President of the National Corn Growers Association
(WASHINGTON – Oct. 1, 2024) – Kenneth R. Hartman Jr., a corn farmer from Waterloo, Ill., began his term this week as president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). During meetings with the media today, Hartman discussed the current economic challenges corn growers face and said he wanted to push for passage of a robust…
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Hurricane Helene Shutters Poultry Plants, But Smithfield Did Not Suffer Material Disruptions
Hurricane Helene Shutters Poultry Plants, But Smithfield Did Not Suffer Material Disruptions  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
