Keith Urban recalled playing in a heavy metal band called Fractured Mirror when he was a teenager, named after the Ace Frehley song. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Fewer U.S. turkeys in 2024
The U.S. is expected to raise fewer turkeys in 2024 than 2023. The USDA projects a 6% year-to-year decline in the number of turkeys raised to 205 million head as farmers try to improve profitability while responding to demand expectations. Nearly all major states are expected to see a decrease, including a 13% drop in…… Continue Reading
Eliminating unspent IRA funds would end climate-smart agriculture incentives
An agricultural climate leader says eliminating unspent Inflation Reduction Act funding would be a disservice to farmers. Joe Shultz is the executive director of The Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation. “There are some in Congress who want to take the existing IRA money that hasn’t yet been allocated to farmers, hasn’t gone yet to…… Continue Reading
Grants announced for beginning farmers, livestock producers in Minnesota
A new grant will support beginning farmers in Minnesota who purchase farm equipment and farm infrastructure development. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield up to $20,000 is being made available to reimburse costs for water lines, storage units, fencing, and more. “We’re kind of interested to see how much this is, we…… Continue Reading
Farm income up August, input costs lower
U.S. farm income shot higher in August as input costs moved lower. The USDA says the index of prices received by farmers was up 3.8% from July on increases for milk, market eggs, strawberries, and peaches, which canceled out decreases in corn, soybeans, cotton, and broilers. The dairy index for August 2024 was up 3.5%…… Continue Reading
$58 million available for organic dairies
The USDA has announced $58 million in marketing assistance is available for organic dairy farmers. The funding through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program provides cost-share payments on up to nine million pounds of milk for producers. The USDA says the program supports keeping the organic dairy market sustainable until markets return to more normal…… Continue Reading
FCA ag economist says bumby road ahead for agriculture
An ag economist from the Farm Credit Administration says there are still concerns about the direction of the ag economy. Rebecca Kaiser says producers are still feeling the effects of inflation. “There’s still some concerns about whether we’re slipping into a recession,” she says. “We now know at this point that the Federal Reserve has…… Continue Reading
Darius Rucker Has What Inside His House? Tour His Bachelor Pad
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Labor suits are building as farm groups push for relief
An ag leader says farm groups are taking multiple actions against the U.S. Department of Labor’s new H-2A guest worker rule to find relief from the regulations. Michael Marsh with the National Council of Agricultural Employers tells Brownfield, “At this point, that kind of looks like that’s going to be the way to get relief…… Continue Reading
Arkansas farmer looking for a silver lining this fall
A northeast Arkansas farmer says he hopes his fields recover after dealing with the remnants of two hurricanes this year. Derek Haigwood tells Brownfield, “If we don’t get any more rain in the rest of the year, we’ll be able to get back to normal for next year.” He says he’s taken steps to prepare…… Continue Reading
