An ag labor specialist says a lack of long-term labor reform could threaten the stability of the dairy industry. Margaret Jodlowski with Ohio State University says a new H-2A guestworker process could help lower costs for farms in 2026, but the program still has seasonal limitations. “If they are trying to get workers through the…… Continue Reading

An ag economist says the wheat market faces some pressures in the early part of 2026. Greg McBride with Allendale says wheat continues to react to rising world supplies. “The big question still remains what will happen with Russia and Ukraine,” he said. “We know the export demand for wheat has been decent. It’s been…… Continue Reading

The vice president of farm services with NAU Country Insurance says corn farmers need to keep a close eye on the markets this month. “That’s the seasonal trend in the corn market is to see a little bounce here in Jan & Feb.” Rich Morrison says the USDA’s January supply and demand report is expected to…… Continue Reading