Labor top concern for farms in 2025

A farm bureau official says labor is the top issue farms are struggling with in the New Year. Great Lakes Ag Labor Services General Manager and Michigan Farm Bureau’s Director of Business Operations Sarah Black tells Brownfield, “That’s not just farms that are using temporary seasonal guest worker labor through the H-2A program.” “It’s just…… Continue Reading

Iowa farmer cutting back on inputs in 2025

An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s considering some strategic plans that could help him cut back on inputs during the 2025 growing season. Lance Lillibridge says his insecticide program will be a major focus. “We might go to more of a liquid type of system and go in-furrow with a more precise way of applying…… Continue Reading

Economist sees favorable corn export outlook to Mexico

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect Mexico to pull back on its purchases of U.S. corn. Greg McBride, director of brokerage for Allendale, says the recent dispute panel ruling that overturned Mexico’s ban on GMO corn imports didn’t have much of an impact on the grain markets. “We’re not paying attention to it right…… Continue Reading

Central IL specialty grower hoping for rainy winter

A central Illinois specialty grower says 2024 was a profitable year despite the dry finish. Clint Bland, who raises grass finished beef, poultry, eggs, and vegetables at Bland Family Farm in Jacksonville, Illinois, says the fall drought made irrigation essential. “Got really dry toward the end, so that made it a little bit difficult.”  He…… Continue Reading

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