The U.S. Dairy Export Council says export volumes increased to the highest monthly level for March in more than two years. The Council says the three percent increase in U.S. dairy shipments could be a sign of buyers getting ahead of supply chain challenges and tariff uncertainty. Total butter export sales were up 171 percent…… Continue Reading

An ag economist doesn’t expect the next supply and demand report to have a significant impact on commodity prices.     Jeff Peterson is the president of Heartland Farm Partners.  “Here’s what I think is going to happen.  We’re going to get these numbers out, and the market is going to digest it and immediately look…… Continue Reading

(Courtesy: Alisa Nelson at Missouri Net Radio News) A Missouri state representative has stepped down to accept a USDA appointment from President Trump. Republican State Representative Ben Baker from Neosho will lead Missouri’s USDA Rural Development office. “I’m humbled to accept an appointment from President Donald Trump. I still want to help you in your…… Continue Reading

A northwest Iowa farmer says on-farm research has been one his biggest priorities in recent years. Brent Swart raises soybeans and corn near Spencer with his brother Steve. “We’ve done nitrogen research, we’ve done fungicide research on both corn and soybeans, and we’ve done some aphid insecticide research,” he said. “Some of the foundational ones…… Continue Reading