An ag economist says he doesn’t expect any policy changes from the Federal Reserve during its March meeting this week. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says several recent economic reports indicated weaker conditions, slowing consumer demand, and some softening in the job market. “My expectation is they will hold those interest rates constant,” he said.…… Continue Reading
NASDA working on combatting HPAI
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is collaborating with government agencies in its efforts to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza. Senior director of public policy RJ Karney says the organization recently amended their policy to align with USDA’s national action plan. “That’s going to be focused on detection, surveillance response, and a plan that’s…… Continue Reading
County ARC payments likely in 2025
Many producers are likely to see federal farm program payments this year. “ARC payments are likely in ‘25.” Paul Mitchell, director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison says many farmers were plagued by drought in 2024. “There were some dry counties last summer in different parts of the nation.” He…… Continue Reading
Eating Michigan Soybeans
Michigan’s climate is ideal for growing higher protein food-grade soybeans. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll meet an edible soybean marketer with Star of the West Milling Company who will help explain more about the specialty crop and its supply chain. The post Eating Michigan Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Investing in Consumer Trust
Research shows Missouri beef consumers feel more strongly about animal welfare and management practices than the national average. In this episode, Dr. Craig Payne with the University of Missouri Extension shares how the Beef Quality Assurance program invests in building consumer trust. The post Investing in Consumer Trust appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
How rising retail prices for proteins could shift the make-up of consumer grocery baskets
Retail prices for beef in the U.S. have already exceeded the record highs hit in 2024. With the costs of other proteins, like eggs, could that impact what consumers are putting in their grocery carts. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says that remains to be seen. AUDIO: Healthy Living on retail prices The…… Continue Reading
How rising retail prices for proteins could shift consumers grocery basket make-up
Retail prices for beef in the U.S. have already exceeded the record highs hit in 2024. With the costs of other proteins, like eggs, could that impact what consumers are putting in their grocery carts. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says that remains to be seen. AUDIO: Healthy Living on retail prices The…… Continue Reading
British, U.S. farmers compare notes on wheat production using conservation practices
British farmer Mark Stubb credits several crop-specific Yield Enhancement Network programs for nearly doubling his wheat yields, and he was at the Michigan Wheat Program annual meeting to compare notes. The post British, U.S. farmers compare notes on wheat production using conservation practices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Chinn: WOTUS certainty needed quickly
Missouri’s Ag Director says she’s optimistic for a more durable definition for the latest revamp of the Waters of the United States rule. Chris Chinn tells Brownfield a quick decision from the Trump administration on the Waters of the United States rule is needed to provide more certainty to farmers. “We can’t let it take…… Continue Reading
DMI offers Conservation Navigator tool
The dairy checkoff has an online tool to help producers learn from each other about conservation practices. Jacqi Coleman says Dairy Management Inc, dairy’s checkoff program, launched Dairy Conservation Navigator in November of 2024. “This is an online platform that’s meant to simplify sustainability and conservation topics for our dairy farmers and those dairy farm…… Continue Reading
