Category: Ag News
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Rollins says safety net updates were necessary
Producers are still waiting……. Movement on farm policy is starting to take shape and Brooke Rollins is making it clear why. Speaking in a recent ag interview, Rollins said updates to reference prices were pushed forward through recent legislation as a stopgap measure while the farm bill remains stalled. “We could not wait on a…
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Kansas wheat showing stress as wind and dryness build
Out across Kansas the wheat crop is starting to feel it. Producers from western and central parts of the state are reporting thin stands uneven growth and soil that just will not hold moisture. Wind has been relentless and that top layer is powder in a lot of fields. Some areas caught a little moisture…
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California dairy producers face margin squeeze as costs climb
California dairy country is feeling the squeeze again. Milk production is steady but input costs are creeping higher and that is tightening margins for producers. Feed remains the biggest concern with hay and ration costs staying elevated compared to where many would like to see them. Labor and regulatory costs are also part of the…
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Colorado water concerns continue to impact planting plans
Colorado producers are once again making planting decisions based on water availability as irrigation supplies remain a concern heading into the growing season. While snowpack improved in parts of the state, it has not fully eased long-term water challenges. As a result, some farmers are adjusting acreage or shifting to crops that require less irrigation.…
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South Dakota pasture conditions off to uneven start
South Dakota livestock producers are heading into the grazing season with mixed pasture conditions across the state. Recent moisture has helped jumpstart grass growth in some areas, but others remain dry, slowing early-season development. Ranchers are monitoring conditions closely as they prepare to turn cattle out. The uneven start is forcing some producers to remain…
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Planting progress uneven across Corn Belt
Spring planting is starting to gain traction across parts of the Corn Belt, but progress remains uneven as weather continues to dictate fieldwork. Producers in drier areas are beginning to move quickly, taking advantage of short windows to get seed in the ground. Meanwhile, other regions remain sidelined by wet conditions and repeated storm systems.…