Nearly 270 farm organizations are asking Congress to permanently extend several expiring tax provisions important to agriculture. Chuck Conner with the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says there’s about $5 trillion in tax increases that take effect at the end of the year without congressional action. “And much of that $5 trillion is focused on…… Continue Reading
Farmer concern about MAHA movement
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is concerned the “Make America Healthy Again” movement could be detrimental to agriculture. Darin Johnson, who farms near Wells, says its critical ag producers speak up because science is on its side. “We need to be loud about it, as far as seed oils goes we have…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed, butter sales up Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed again Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.51. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.02 at $1.64. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were up $0.0050 at $1.6350. Two sales were recorded at $1.63 and $1.6350. …… Continue Reading
Ag security threats extend beyond cybersecurity
Farmers and agribusinesses are exploring ways to keep ag industry more secure. Brad Fruth, director of innovation with Beck’s Hybrids, says threats extend far beyond cybersecurity. “It’s also insider threats and making sure who’s coming through your doors is supposed to be there,” he says. “It’s physical security, and it’s also about your industrial system. That’s multi factored.” He tells…… Continue Reading
Farmers remain concerned about tight margins
A cooperative leader says their member farmers are concerned about margins going into planting season. Joshua Grunnet with Alcivia Cooperative tells Brownfield there has been a lot of volatility. “They’ve got a keen eye set for what their inputs are going to be once it hits the ground and I would say, for the most…… Continue Reading
Ag exports at risk if fees imposed on Chinese-built ships
Several ag organizations say a proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office to impose fees on Chinese-built ships would harm U.S. agriculture. “The consequences would basically be little, if any, ag exports from the United States,” says Chuck Conner with the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. A proposal from the Trump administration under Section 301 would impose…… Continue Reading
Segregating Michigan Soybeans
In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the vice president of the Michigan Soybean Committee, who is working to grow all non-GMO soybeans in his rotation. Hear from Sanilac County farmer Scott Wilson on what it looks like to grow the specialty soybeans and how farmers keep their crops separate. The post Segregating Michigan…… Continue Reading
USA Rice: ad-hoc economic relief appreciated
Jamison Cruce with USA Rice says USDA’s new Economic Commodity Assistance Program will help rice farmers dealing with high input costs and declining prices. “Rice was a commodity that didn’t experience a run-up in prices back in the early 2020s.” Rice farmers are eligible for a $76.94 per acre payment through ECAP. Cruce says farmers are…… Continue Reading
Investing in Communities and Making a Difference
Each year, the Missouri Beef Industry Council sets aside funding to support Beef Promotion Grants that are made available to local organizations. In this episode, grant recipient Tracy Crumbaugh, the Business Education Instructor at the Saline County Career Center, shares how the funds impact her students and local community. The post Investing in Communities and…… Continue Reading
Proper planter setup can put more profit in your pocket
It’s often said that the planting pass is the most critical trip farmers will make through their fields, and paying attention to details can help put the most yield in the bin. Beck’s agronomist Joey Heneghan shares some planter research focusing on closing wheels and seed depth. The post Proper planter setup can put more…… Continue Reading
