Hog markets are anything but stable right now and a livestock economist says that’s likely to continue. In this Managing for Profit, Scott Brown outlines how China will continue to play a role in the ups and down in the hog market. AUDIO: Managing for Profit, Scott Brown Continue reading Navigating the ongoing volatility in …
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Mar 21
NREC funds saturated buffer research
Research is being done in Illinois to compare the benefits of two different saturated buffer systems used to reduce nutrient loss and increase soil saturation. “A standard system compared to one we are calling the pitchfork design, it has three dispersion lines that go out laterally instead of the traditional one dispersion line out of …
Mar 20
South Dakota renewable energy bill signed
Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill Tuesday that the governor’s office says streamlines the permit procedures for solar and wind energy facilities. The bill calls for permit determination for such facilities to be made by the Public Utilities Commission within nine months. Governor Noem says the industry that harnesses South Dakota’s sunshine and wind cannot …
Mar 20
China ag buys could triple
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says China could as much as triple purchases of U.S. agriculture products as part of a trade deal between the two countries. The secretary told Bloomberg that compared to China’s 2017 buying, a trade resolution could lead to a doubling or tripling in the next two to five years. That …
Mar 20
Soybean seed quality concerns for 2019
Asgrow/DEKALB Agronomist Dave Colbert says low quality soybeans are an industry-wide concern this growing season. “Really every manufacturer out there is having some challenges on soybean seed quality,” he says. “It really came from frogeye leaf spot, purple seed stain, and we also had some seed coat issues.” He tells Brownfield growers should consider a …
Mar 20
Controversial power line clears regulatory hurdle
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved the controversial Grain Belt Express transmission line that would cross the northern part of the state. The $2.3 billion high-voltage power line that would deliver wind energy to eastern states awaits approval in Kansas and Illinois. Some landowners oppose the plan and argue that their property could be …
Mar 20
Minnesota farmer hopeful fieldwork can start soon
A Minnesota farmer is hopeful fieldwork in his area will be underway a month from now. Brian Thalmann grows corn and soybeans west of the Twin Cities. “After seeing the melting the last few days, I think that is achievable in our part of the state. The further west you go and further south you …
Mar 20
Ohio Farm Bureau members discuss priorities in D.C.
Ohio Farm Bureau President Frank Burkett says the organization’s 73rd annual trip to D.C. highlighted the importance of meeting with lawmakers. “It represents the grassroots of our organization and the grassroots is the strength of our organization,” he says. “As we look at Ohio and other state farm bureau organizations that are here this week …
Mar 20
Brazilian ag trade expanding
Brazil has agreed to ease trade barriers for U.S. wheat, pork and beef. The U.S. will now be allowed to export 750,000 tons of wheat tariff free to Brazil and the ban on U.S. pork imports has been lifted. U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers are applauding the measure. Steve Mercer …
Mar 20
Ethanol stocks notch new all-time high
U.S. ethanol supplies surged to a new record high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says stocks jumped 681,000 barrels to 24.412 million, passing the previous all-time high set a little more than a year ago. The industry continues to be effected by slow blend demand, high levels of small refinery waivers, and uncertainties …