Food costs of HPAI likely underestimated

A livestock economist says the ripple effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza are just beginning to move through the food supply chain. Michigan State University’s Bill Knudson tells Brownfield, “My gut feeling is that the USDA probably is underestimating the impact of avian influenza, you’re actually going to see prices higher than their forecast.” USDA’s…… Continue Reading

Port strike averted, but economist says automation should be embraced

A second U.S. port strike has been averted after the union representing 45,000 dockworkers on the east and Gulf Coasts struck a tentative deal Wednesday on a new six-year contract. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the key issue has been port workers fighting to save their jobs from automation.   “That’s just a non…… Continue Reading

Farm bill extension means familiar safety net in 2025

A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says Congress’ extension of the 2018 Farm Bill for another year means farmers have a familiar safety net in place. Gary Schnitkey tells Brownfield, “It’s going to be the same farm programs as we had last year, so nothing changes.”  He says, “We’ll have the same…… Continue Reading

Planning for 2025

As many producers take inventory of what nutrients are available in their soils, some may question how to proceed ahead of the growing season. In this episode, an expert with AgroLiquid says now is a good time to work with an agronomist to determine what products they want to apply. The post Planning for 2025…… Continue Reading

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