Get ready for a convenience store experience like no other—Buc-ee’s is going big in Florida, and it’s not just about gas. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
High fertilizer costs push Minnesota farmer to dig into a decade of data
A Minnesota farmer concerned about the high cost of fertilizer is using history as a guide. Ryan Mackenthun grows corn and soybeans near Hutchinson. “I looked at my past performance on my farms. I pulled ten-year fertilizer history from my farm of what I put on the last ten years, and wondering what do I…… Continue Reading
USDA Deputy Secretary flags fertilizer, equipment consolidation
The Deputy Secretary of USDA says the Trump administration continues to address consolidation in the ag industry. Speaking on a National Ag Law Center webinar recently, Stephen Vaden says one of the biggest concerns is the fertilizer market and the concentration by Mosaic and Nutrien. “It should have never been allowed to happen in the…… Continue Reading
An ag economist says the cattle industry is watching closely for signs of herd expansion
An ag economist says the cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says, “We want to know the percentage of heifers and that’s really what everyone is wanting to know.” He says state breakdowns continue to be important. “In the last report, for the…… Continue Reading
Corn, sorghum, soybean export sales hit marketing year highs
Corn, sorghum, and soybean export sales all roared to marketing year highs during the week ending January 15th. The USDA says most of those corn sales to were unknown destinations and Japan, while China and unknown destinations led the way on both beans and sorghum. Upland cotton notched a new marketing year high for the…… Continue Reading
ICA prioritizes favorable tax climate, opposes eminent domain in Iowa Legislature
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is focused on several issues this legislative session. Kelli Klink is the director of government relations and public policy. “Some of the big key ones will be looking at a favorable tax environment for our producers. We know that the property tax discussion will be a large part of the conversation,…… Continue Reading
Reduced EPA workforce raises concerns over pesticide approvals
The president and CEO of CropLife America says there’s concern in agriculture that staffing levels at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are insufficient. Alexandra Dunn says the agency’s pesticide division is a prime example. “The office went from a peak of about 1,000 staff; they’re now at about 500.” She says, “So, you’ve got…… Continue Reading
27 Men Who Deserve To Be In the Country Music Hall of Fame
Of the contemporary men, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban would seemingly be closest, but what about Clint Black? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Property rights remain a priority for Missouri Cattlemen’s Association
Private property rights continue to be a priority for Missouri’s farmers and ranchers. Mike Deering, executive vice president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says now is the time for real, eminent domain reform. “To draw the line in the sand when it comes to private property rights,” he says. “Elected leaders in Jefferson City need…… Continue Reading
7,000 pheasants, 120 chickens to be depopulated in Iowa HPAI case
Iowa has its first 2026 detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the disease was recently confirmed in a mixed species flock in Kossuth County, located in the north part of the state. The site affected includes game bird pheasants and backyard chickens. The agency says…… Continue Reading
