The USDA says an additional $300 million is available in grants to grow exports through the Regional Ag Promotion Program and ag groups are responding positively. The U.S. Meat Export Federation was a recipient in the first tranche of RAPP funding. President Dan Halstrom says the emphasis this program has on market diversification is critical…… Continue Reading
Big Lots Just Announced It’s Closing a Whopping 300 Stores
It’s not clear if the chain can survive. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Having a succession planning conversation
A research and extension specialist for Purdue University says for families who want to pass their operations onto the next generation, there needs to be a succession plan in place. Renee Wiatt says some farmers see it as a loss of control. “We know that farmers are very, very hesitant to hand over the rains…… Continue Reading
Harris Chooses Walz as Running Mate in Upcoming Election
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is set to join Vice President and expected Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris on the campaign trail later today. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Carrie Underwood Finally Did Something That Impressed Her Son
“He thinks his mom’s cool, for probably one minute. But I’ll take it.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Advanced crop nutrition pays
Research is showing advanced crop nutrition pays. Tryston Beyrer, crop nutrition lead with Mosaic, says farmers are seeing results managing their fertility beyond the basic N, P, & K. “In advanced crop nutrition, we basically encompass balanced crop nutrition plus biologicals, or understanding how we can naturally stimulate some nutrient release from our soils to…… Continue Reading
Find some joy!
Commentary. The text conversation went something like this: Jim: Have you seen the kitties yet? Me: No! I have tried to find them. You found them? Where are they? Jim: Under the flare bed wagon. Two of them. Both black with nickel-sized white crests on their throats. It was a Monday at 11am. I was…… Continue Reading
Corteva lawsuit against Inari will move forward
A federal court in Delaware has ruled Corteva Agriscience can proceed with its lawsuit against Inari Agriculture. According to court records, US District Judge John Murphy denied Inari’s motion to dismiss the case on Monday. In September 2023, Corteva accused Inari of using a third-party agent to obtain protected Corteva seeds and illegally export them…… Continue Reading
Grassley: Low commodity prices, lack of farm bill partly to blame for ag equipment layoffs
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the rising number of layoffs in the ag equipment industry shouldn’t come as a surprise. “You can’t expect farmers to buy a lot of new equipment when corn is losing $50 or $60 an acre. Some people are suggesting maybe even $100 an acre.” The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the…… Continue Reading
Ag lobbyist: Thompson could over-rule CBO
An ag lobbyist says House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson is expected to find a way to get more Commodity Credit Corporation funding to support changes to a new farm bill and “we all should understand by this point this farm bill isn’t going to be regular order. There simply aren’t enough calendar days…… Continue Reading
