Winter feed quality concerns

There are winter feed quality concerns in the Upper Midwest. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association president Jake Thompson says there was a lot of moisture this spring, but the summer was dry. “So from the cattle perspective when we’re looking at it, we had pastures that performed well (and) had a lot of forage produced. But…… Continue Reading

Policy changes in the new administration will likely impact the farm economy

The head of RaboReasearch Food and Agribusiness for North America says policy changes in the incoming Trump administration could have both positive and negative impacts on the economy. Roland Fumasi says many U.S. residents view changes to southern border policies as beneficial but could have unintended consequences. “If we go into major deportations and have…… Continue Reading

Making climate smart ag profitable

The former CEO of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers don’t have to choose between profitability and sustainability. Jon Doggett, who spent 35 years representing agriculture in Washington, D.C., says climate smart ag practices have an impact on profitability. “No farmer wants to see that fertilizer go into the Gulf of Mexico.”  He says,…… Continue Reading

Potential port strike creating some economic angst

A Creighton University economist says there are concerns Atlantic and Gulf Coast port workers could strike again in mid-January. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield a tentative agreement reached in early October by the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd expires Jan. 15. “They’re seeking anywhere between 60 and 70% wage increase over…… Continue Reading

Water resources bill to be considered by full Congress

The Soy Transportation Coalition executive director says passage of the Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, is close after Congress passed it out of conference this week. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “Time is of the essence, but it’s looking quite likely once we get to next week both the full House and then hopefully subsequent…… Continue Reading

Compeer Financial: What’s Next with Crop Insurance

There’s a lot on farmers’ minds as 2024 comes to a close, including Farm Bill uncertainty, trade policies, pinched margins, and market prices and yields. Compeer Financial Director of Insurance Strategies Cole Patrick talks about the conditions affecting management strategies and what farmers should focus on when building risk management plans for 2025. Listen to…… Continue Reading

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