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Ag lenders preparing for continued farm profitability declines
A recent survey of ag bankers finds credit quality is their top concern as producers face lower net farm incomes. American Bankers Association’s senior director of research Tyler Mondres tells Brownfield, “Despite the fact that there is an expectation for credit quality to weaken a little bit in 2025, banks are taking prudent risk management…
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Don’t cut back on crop insurance
A risk management specialist cautions farmers considering less crop insurance coverage in 2025 because margins are tight. Compeer Financial director of insurance strategies Cole Patrick says some people view crop insurance as an input. “And some people don’t, that’s fine. But what you don’t want to do in these times (of tight margins) is reduce…
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Deere Realizes $1.2 Billion Quarterly Profit, Down From Last Year
Deere Realizes $1.2 Billion Quarterly Profit, Down From Last Year Lancaster Farming
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Scoular debuts USDA-backed soy program
Scoular debuts USDA-backed soy program Farms.com
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USDA implements new cattle ID rules
USDA implements new cattle ID rules Farms.com
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USDA Invests $265 Million to Conserve 335,000 Acres of Forestlands
USDA Invests $265 Million to Conserve 335,000 Acres of Forestlands AgNet West
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Bird Flu Found in California Raw Milk
A California raw milk farm has issued a recall after state health officials detected bird flu in retail samples. The California Department of Public Health has instructed consumers to avoid consuming a single batch of cream top, whole raw milk produced by Raw Farm, LLC. While no illnesses have been reported, retailers have been instructed…
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How To Leverage The 0% Tax Bracket
How To Leverage The 0% Tax Bracket Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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First phase of new soybean facility in progress
First phase of new soybean facility in progress FarmWeekNow.com
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Over 83 tons of ground beef recalled nationwide, illnesses reported: USDA
Over 83 tons of ground beef recalled nationwide, illnesses reported: USDA MSN
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Nebraska Extension Succession Planning Series for Women in Agriculture Kicks off in January
LINCOLN, Neb. — A multi-state extension workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans. “Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women: A Succession Planning Series,” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Central time on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb.…
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Agoro Reiterates Helpful Carbon Programs for Farmers and Ranchers
Agoro Carbon Alliance’s Ashley Bruner joins us at NAFB Convention in Kansas City to chat about the work they do in the carbon market. Q: Always enjoy a chat with our friends at Agoro, and we talked extensively with you guys in the past about Agoro’s carbon programs and more. For folks who maybe aren’t…
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N-Serve Reduces Leaching by Up to 16%
The 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention brought together agricultural communicators and industry leaders from across the country in November. Farm Broadcaster Corryn La Rue spoke with Chris Kluemke with Corteva AgriScience, to discuss upcoming news. Q: Chris, exciting things coming down the pipeline to end out the year for 24 going into 25.…
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Ethanol industry seeks E15 fix under second Trump admin
The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says he’s optimistic a federal solution for year-round E15 will get prioritized under a second Trump administration. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield he remains hopeful the issue will be tackled within the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. “We’re talking to the incoming Trump team about it, the…
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Where is the fertilizer market headed?
Pictured: Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The head of The Fertilizer Institute says managing volatility in the fertilizer market wasn’t as big of an issue for farmers in 2024 compared to the last few years. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield…
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Industry News: Lallemand’s New Seed Treatment, Meristem Adds A Dealer
Industry News: Lallemand’s New Seed Treatment, Meristem Adds A Dealer The Scoop –