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Livestock Custom Rate Survey Available Now
LINCOLN, Neb. — Many farmers and ranchers inquire about prevailing rates for various custom farm services. In addition to the regular biennial custom rates survey, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability has launched a new survey designed to provide market rate information for the Nebraska livestock industry. Producers and operators that perform and…
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Cattlemen’s 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show Features Merck Roping Contest, President’s Auction
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) will host the 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show Dec. 10-11, 2024, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre, S.D. The SDCA invites the public to attend the Merck Roping Contest and the SDCA’s President’s Auction on December 10. An evening of fun for…
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Ag Producers Income Tax Management Program Set for Dec. 2
FARGO, N.D. — A tax management program will be offered to ag producers and tax preparers from 1 to 4 p.m. CT on Thursday, Dec. 2, via Zoom. The program, sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension, will be moderated by Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension farm management specialist. The program will feature presentations by Alan…
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Women in Ag Leadership Conference Offers Inspiration and Skill Building
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference takes place at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. The two-day event begins on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 11:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. and continues Thursday, Dec. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s theme, “Breaking Ground, Seeding…
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Ethanol production tightens, stocks rise
U.S. ethanol production trickled slightly lower over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.11 million barrels per day, down 3,000 on the week, but up 87,000 on the year. The four-week average for production is a record 1.1 million barrels per day. The most recent information from Iowa State University’s…
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Trump’s victory throws new USDA framework on seed industry into question
Trump’s victory throws new USDA framework on seed industry into question Missouri Independent
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Corteva unveils ‘breakthrough’ in drought-resistant wheat
A new seed hybrid has the potential to increase yields by 10% and represents one of the first major innovations for the crop in decades.
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Summit Submits Permit Application in South Dakota
(SOUTH DAKOTA)– On Tuesday, Summit Carbon Solutions announced that it has submitted it’s permit application to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for the company’s proposed carbon pipeline route in the state. The near 2,500-mile long project across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota would capture and ship carbon dioxide emissions from…
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New ways to turn a profit
Farmers might be looking for new ways to turn a profit with tight margins expected again in 2025. Adam Kiel with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund says their Midwest Climate-Smart Commodity Program offers payments that align with outcomes produced from certain conservation practices. “There are things that farmers do that come at an additional…
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What’s New for Next Year’s Planting with BASF
The 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention brought together agricultural communicators and industry leaders from across the nation. Farm Broadcaster Corryn La Rue was there and spoke with Bill Backhaus, Midwest agronomist with BASF to discuss the upcoming year. Here’s that conversation. Q: Bill, tell me a little bit about what’s going on today.…
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Propane powering the farm
An industry expert says advances in technology are bringing more uses for propane to the farm. Mike Newland, director of agriculture business development with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), says irrigation systems are a prime example. “They’re bringing a new, heavier built engine to the marketplace that will be used in irrigation.” He…
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Farms hiring and paying more
The USDA says farmers and ranchers hired more employees in October and paid them more compared to last year. According to the department’s latest Farm Labor Survey, wages in October were up two percent from last year and the number of hired workers was up three percent to 797,000. The results will be used to set…
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Winter Wheat Planting Complete in 8 States
Winter Wheat Planting Complete in 8 States Successful Farming
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Insights For The Future of Ag Trade With Former Ambassador Terry Branstad
The Scoop Podcast: Insights For The Future of Ag Trade With Former Ambassador Terry Branstad Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Companies Race to Bring More Hybrid Wheat to the U.S.
Companies Race to Bring More Hybrid Wheat to the U.S. Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Cattle Chat: Strategy for Increasing Feed Efficiency for Cows
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Many people add such supplements as vitamins, minerals, probiotics and botanicals to their diet for a variety of reasons, but often it is to maintain or improve their health. Feed additives are also incorporated in cattle diets with a similar end goal, say the experts at the Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle…
