Red meat exports to China hindered by retaliatory tariffs

The US Meat Export Federation’s vice president of economic analysis says China’s retaliatory tariffs have halted red meat exports to the country. Erin Borror says the disruption could be costly for U.S. beef and pork producers. “On the beef side, without that China bid, we’re looking at $150 to $165 per head industry loss,” she…… Continue Reading

Soybean Innovation Lab spared through donation

The director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, at the University of Illinois, says its progress toward developing a global soybean value chain will continue. “It’s a lovely gift. It’s a miracle.” Peter Goldsmith says an anonymous $1.02 million donation averted a predicted mid-April closure and will fund the lab and core staff for another year.…… Continue Reading

Minnesota FFA students commit to ag education

More than 20 Minnesota FFA students pledged to become ag teachers during the Minnesota FFA Convention Tuesday. Twenty-two Minnesota FFA members signed with nine universities and technical colleges during a ceremony to demonstrate the students’ intention to join the ranks of teachers who have instructed, coached, and mentored them. One of them is Glencoe-Silver Lake…… Continue Reading

Rains delay corn planting

The recent rains have kept west-central Missouri farmer Ronnie Russell from wrapping up corn planting. “The last day I planted was this past Saturday and I was pushing it a little bit, because we’d had recent rains of about 1.5 inches.” He says a lot of corn in his area of the state was planted…… Continue Reading

Corn, soybean markets monitor planting weather

An ag economist says the markets haven’t been impacted by planting delays in parts of the Midwest. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says some areas have received a good amount of moisture over the last week. “People always want you to come out and say ‘we’re way behind and the market should be rallying.’ Don’t…… Continue Reading

Farmer discusses planting delays in southern South Dakota

A farmer in southeastern South Dakota says planting progress has slowed due to wet conditions. Brian Hefty farms nearly 3500 acres with his brother Darren near Sioux Falls. “We’re dealing with the same things everyone else is right now. We’ve been out of the field for almost a week here because of the rain.” He…… Continue Reading

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