Addressing Proposition 12 in 2025

The public policy director for the Iowa Pork Producers Association says Proposition 12 continues to be one of the biggest issues impacting pig farmers. Ben Nuelle tells Brownfield pork groups are expected to be aggressive in pushing for a federal Prop 12 solution this year. “One reason it just is going to cause chaos and…… Continue Reading

Forage supplies ample as winter weather continues

The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says feed costs have remained relatively inexpensive. Tony Hancock tells Brownfield there’s an excellent supply of hay.  “Corn prices are pretty cheap, and feed is abundant,” he says.  “Luckily, that’s not been a real issue.” He says that’s good news as Missouri cattle producers have…… Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices lower Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was down $0.0375 at $0.70.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.70 to $0.71.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0050 at $1.7750. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.75 to $1.7750.  Cheese barrels were down $0.04 at $1.81.  Four sales were…… Continue Reading

Food vs. fuel debate lingers on

Decades after the introduction of biofuels the food versus fuel debate continues.      Steve Reinhard, who farms in Ohio and serves with the United Soybean Board, says a recent Purdue University study shows the surge in U.S. soybean crush has actually reduced some food costs. “Because we have more soybeans being crushed for oil, we also…… Continue Reading

Crop margins not as bleak

Crop margins are improving in the New Year. Minnesota corn and soybean farmer Darin Johnson says he’s taken advantage of the recent market rally. “We still really are under our cost of production, but we did rally to a point where it doesn’t hurt quite as bad. So yeah, it is nice to have that…… Continue Reading

Questions about water resources management in Indiana

The Indiana State Senate has introduced several bills during this year’s legislative session to address water resources management across the state. Purdue University’s Jane Frankenberger says the industrial development project in Boone County has raised questions about water quantity. “People feel that not enough is known about the potential impacts of that on the people…… Continue Reading

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