Photo of Kadence Boender by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The outgoing state reporter for Iowa FFA says she’s thankful for her year of service. Kadence Boender tells Brownfield state officers have a lot of responsibilities. “As state reporter, I’m in charge of running our social media pages. Pretty much anything you see on the Iowa FFA Facebook…… Continue Reading
Markets continue to assess tariff talks
An ag economist says gains in the grain markets over the last week was good news for farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “This is exactly what you want to see – higher output prices and lower input costs. If we were in a normal year this would tell me we’re having some major…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices higher
Cash dairy prices were higher midweek on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange supported somewhat by strong global markets. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.4750. Two trades were made at $0.4725 and $0.4750. Blocks up $0.03 at $1.80. Seven trades were made from $1.78 to $1.80. Barrels up $0.06 at $1.90. One trade was made at that…… Continue Reading
Advancing Markets for Producers could give climate programs a second chance
The USDA is overhauling the Biden-era Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Program. The department says the initiative, renamed Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP), has been reformed to align with the current administration’s priorities. Laurie Fischer with the American Dairy Coalition says USDA’s increased emphasis on climate-smart funding directed to farmers is good news. “They’re looking…… Continue Reading
Indiana governor creates Make Indiana Healthy Again Initiative
Indiana Governor Mike Braun says Indiana farmers are part of the solution for the Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. Braun says an overhaul of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will reduce spending on unhealthy foods. “Indiana Farms grow world class nutritious food. Today, we’re making it easier to buy direct to consumer food from local…… Continue Reading
Arkansas Governor calls for SNAP reform
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has requested a waiver from the USDA that would allow changes to the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She says the proposal is an effort to reduce chronic health conditions and would eliminate soft drinks, candy, and ultra-processed foods from SNAP eligibility. “Taxpayers are subsidizing poor health,” she says.…… Continue Reading
More certainty for E15 this summer
Supporters of year-round E15 are looking forward to more certainty this summer driving season. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says EPA is allowing several states to sell fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol between June and September. “We at least know that in seven states you’re going to see year-round E15 this summer, those…… Continue Reading
Biofungicides bring added protection to row crops
The marketing manager with Loveland Products says biofungicides are a promising next step in protecting U.S. row crops. Jake Walker says the products offer biological broad-spectrum disease control utilizing the plant’s built-in defenses. “These are tools that are already being leveraged in these multiple application cycles for crops like almonds, or potatoes, or veg crops.” …… Continue Reading
Community R6 High School Boys Golf Team Achieves Season Goal At Tournament In Palmyra
The Community R6 High School boys golf team finished 6th out of 12 teams in a tournament at Jackson Park in Palmyra on Monday, Apr. 14, 2025. Head coach Bob […]… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer gets early start to planting
It’s an early start to planting for a farmer in southwest Minnesota. Bryan Biegler of Lake Wilson says the weather has been cooperative. “Besides the wind, that seems to be awfully windy around here this month. But it’s been a nice spring, we finally got started planting (Monday). Probably one of the earliest starts we’ve…… Continue Reading
