TOP AG NEWS
Explaining Variation Across Counties in 2019 MFP Payment Rates
On July 25, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture released information about the second edition of the Market Facilitation…
Farm Show Allows Some Venting
Bob Worth didn’t wait for a listening session at Farmfest on Wednesday to start before getting a few words with…
Waiting for Rain and USDA Estimates
Although they farm more than 600 miles apart, Nebraska farmer Ashley Andersen and Indiana farmer Scott Wallis both say their…
Efforts Working to Drum Up Lost Grain, Soy Demand from China
As U.S. farmers struggle with export uncertainty and trade disruptions with China, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the…
Stronger Dairy Prices and DMC Program Finally Step in for Midwest Dairy Farmers
As Jerry Jennissen stood before a group of guests eating a light salad, he explained the history of his central…
Ethanol Moves Reflect Industry Change
As the ethanol industry continues to struggle, in part because of overproduction, one of the nation’s largest ethanol producers said…
Producers Confirm Large Prevented Plantings of Corn and Soybeans
Farmer sentiment improved again in July as the Ag Economy Barometer jumped to a reading of 153, an increase of 27 points…
Creating an Automated Infrastructure on Your Farm
Silos are more than just a place to store grain on Paulman Farms. They also represent isolated pockets of yield,…
Trucking Along-Where Rural Roads Are and Where They Are Going
According to USDA, trucking carries 70% of agricultural and food products and represents 30% of all ton-miles moved on U.S. transportation…
What’s Going on with Corn Prices?
The December futures price of corn fell back to levels not seen since late May in last week’s trading despite…