Photo provided by Indiana Farm Bureau from their recent ag labor roundtable. A southwest Indiana specialty crop grower says the current H-2A temporary visa program is problematic for producers. Brady Mouzin with Mouzin Brothers Farms says the regulations need more clarification. “We answer to about five regulatory bodies on the H-2A program,” he says. “There’s overlapping rules…… Continue Reading
Farmers encouraged to “reorganize financially” when margins are tight
A farm tax specialist is helping clients navigate the down ag economy. Chad Hanson with Iowa-based Corporate Farmer says tight margins are currently the biggest factor on many farms. “So talking to bankers, talking to even some of our clients that there is a real push to reorganize financially. Maybe that means refinancing on some…… Continue Reading
Dairy foods industry commits to eliminating artificial coloring dyes
The Trump administration Tuesday announced an effort to eliminate artificial food coloring dyes, which many believe are not healthy. Physician and author Mark Hyman told a Health and Human Services press conference he’s a lifelong advocate for addressing chronic disease through food. “Our food system, specifically our regulatory system for food additives and dyes is…… Continue Reading
Ethanol production rises as the supply shrinks
U.S. ethanol production moved higher over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.033 million barrels per day, rising 21,000 on the week and 79,000 on the year, partially due to an end to seasonal maintenance. Ethanol stocks dropped to 25.481 million barrels, a 14-week low and down 1.333 million from…… Continue Reading
Warren Zeiders Goes on NSFW Rant, Boots a Fan Who Flipped Him Off
“Sorry your wife likes my f–king show and you don’t,” Zeiders told the disrespectful concertgoer. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Early spring storms bring unwanted pests
The coordinator of the Illinois Agricultural Pest Survey at the University of Illinois says a stormy spring means Midwestern farmers are seeing significant flights of black cutworm moths. Kelly Estes says the pests have already been detected in several areas. “With this constant barrage of storms coming through, we have had moth flights continually brought…… Continue Reading
David Briggs, Keyboardist for Willie Nelson + More, Dead at 82
Briggs got his start in Muscle Shoals and went on to be one of the elite group of studio musicians known as the Nashville Cats. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Be a Superhero of Ag Science
Commentary. Science plays a massive and multifaceted role in the world today. It is woven into pretty much every aspect of our lives, whether we notice it or not. Every new gadget or digital tool you are using exists because of advances in physics, chemistry, and computer science. Science is behind the development of vaccines,…… Continue Reading
McHargue says trade agreements, biofuels expansion helps improve margins
The president of a state farm bureau organization says cost of production for the 2025 crop year is one of his top concerns. Mark McHargue of Nebraska tells Brownfield, “We really need probably more than even $0.50 put on these markets. We probably need $0.75 to a dollar put on these markets to really get…… Continue Reading
Weather has impacted northern Ohio field work progress
A northwestern Ohio farmer says he expects to start his planting season late this week. Kyle Brown says recent rains have impacted field work progress. “We did a little bit of tillage work, touching up some things,” he says. “We’re mainly no-till, but it’s drying out nicely. Not having the winds that we’ve had here…… Continue Reading
