Iowa’s ag secretary says he’s disappointed lawmakers haven’t been able to pass a new five-year farm bill this year. “At a time where we’re looking for more certainty and support for farmers, it feels like a missed opportunity. An unforced error if you will.” Mike Naig tells Brownfield farmers and ranchers deserved certainty. “Every title…… Continue Reading
Good “honored” to be elected USB Chair
The new chair of the United Soybean Board says managing costs will be a top priority for many growers in 2025. Philip Good raises soybeans, corn, cotton, cattle and catfish with his son near Macon, Mississippi. “I know that on my farm this past year we experienced a drought. We are looking at our farm…… Continue Reading
Mixed harvest results for Ohio farmer
A north-central Ohio farmer says his 2024 harvest featured some good and some bad results. Steve Reinhard raises soybeans, corn, wheat, malting barley, and hay near Bucyrus. “Our soybean crop is actually very good. We were very much average in some fields to a little bit above, so we were very happy with those. We…… Continue Reading
Turkey hatchery numbers imply lower production
The USDA’s latest turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards a decline in production. The number of turkey eggs in incubation at the start of December was down 1% on the month and 3% on the year at 24.663 million eggs, while the number of poults hatched in November was 3% below last year at 21.017…… Continue Reading
2025 drought concerns looming
Early indicators are pointing to an increased risk of drought in 2025. Eric Snodgrass, chief atmospheric scientist with Conduit Ag, says he’s closely watching La Nina and the Bermuda High. “We had a pretty epic fall drought.” He says, “What happened in those years following weak La Nina and what happened in those years following…… Continue Reading
FDA Wants to Ban an Ingredient Found in Many Popular Foods
FDA takes steps to ban red dye 3 linked to cancer and hyperactivity in food products. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rapid food safety testing could be a year away
Researchers are about a year away from developing rapid tests to detect some foodborne illnesses. Michigan State University Nano BioSensor researcher Vangie Alocilja is leading a project to develop a test kit for poultry producers to quickly detect traces of salmonella before birds are processed. “If you can detect it early, you can also isolate…… Continue Reading
Unprecedented uncertainty around farm bill
It’s an unprecedented time in farm bill discussions. Jonathan Coppess leads the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois. “I’m not sure when we’ve seen this level of uncertainty.” He says, “A two-year failed reauthorization effort following on the last two farm bills that ran tough paths going forward and had all the…… Continue Reading
Watch What Happens When You Google Shaboozey
It’s a fun cherry on top to a stunning first year of success in country music and beyond. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
9 Bold Country Music Predictions For 2024, Revisited
A generous accounting gives us five correct predictions out of nine. A more scrutinizing critic would say we got the easy ones. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
