Category: Ag News
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Survey Finds Corn and Soybean Growers Still Under Pressure
WASHINGTON — Higher corn and soybean prices have eased some concerns, but many growers say production costs continue to squeeze their margins, according to a new survey released by the National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association. Farm Journal surveyed 1,200 corn and soybean growers for the report. Nearly two-thirds said they were moderately…
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Angus Forum Focuses on Genetics and Cattle Profits
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — About 100 cattle breeders, researchers and beef industry professionals met in Kansas City in August to discuss how genetics and management decisions affect profits across the cattle business. Angus Genetics Inc. hosted the two-day forum Aug. 18-19. Discussions covered market demands for cattle genetics, the value of traits such as fertility…
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USDA Limits Dairy Checkoff Spending
WASHINGTON — USDA is restricting how the dairy checkoff can spend farmers’ money on environmental initiatives following a lawsuit filed by three Wisconsin dairy producers. The department has directed the dairy checkoff to end funding for projects that seek environmental, social and governance commitments from producers and other businesses. USDA will review existing contracts to…
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Pork Producers Push Congress for Prop. 12 Fix
WASHINGTON — Pork producers are pressing Congress to address California’s Proposition 12 before completing the next farm bill. Nearly 150 producers representing 24 states traveled to Washington during the National Pork Producers Council’s Legislative Action Conference. The group met with officials in about 175 congressional offices as the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Agricultural Act…
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Hereford Feedout Gives Producers Performance Data
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hereford breeders and commercial cattle producers are using feedlot and carcass records to evaluate breeding decisions through the American Hereford Association’s feedout programs. The programs allow participants to retain ownership of cattle fed at HRC Feed Yards in Scott City, Kan. Producers receive monthly closeout reports and individual carcass results to…
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MU Extension Urges Grain Bin Precautions Before Harvest
BOONVILLE, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension is urging farmers to review grain storage safety procedures with employees and family members before harvest begins. Field specialist Todd Lorenz says flowing grain can trap a person within seconds. An adult can sink to knee depth in about four seconds and become completely covered in roughly 20…