Agriculture

2 days ago

There’s a change in the air

When it comes to our ever-changing weather, there’s a change in the air.

2 days ago

Expect a Change in the Weather

We’ve been enjoying some warmer than normal weather the past few days, but hold on tight, that is about to…

2 days ago

Watching Box Beef Prices

We’ve been watching our Cash Cattle Markets lately, not only to see how the Cash Levels will play a role,…

3 days ago

Spring Field Work is underway

With the nice weather conditions across the mid-west, our spring field work activities are well underway.

3 days ago

Nebraska Fire acres

I’ve been following the number of wild-fires across a vase portion of the mid-west, and the number of acres burned…

3 days ago

Will the Border Reopen?

Over the course of the last few weeks, we’ve be receiving some hints that “maybe” the U.S. / Mexico Border…

4 days ago

Wrapping up their State Convention

The Minnesota State FFA Convention is now wrapping up, and I have some comments from some FFA Members.  

4 days ago

Promoting our products

Promoting our U.S. Ag Products is the mission of the U.S. Soybean Export Council.

4 days ago

Steady Cash Cattle Markets

As we approach mid-week, we are seeing a Steady Cash Cattle Market, so far at about the same level as…

5 days ago

Offering Leadership Programs

Many of our Farm Groups are offering some type of leadership programs; these programs are designed to help get our…

5 days ago

USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report

The USDA released their Cattle on Feed Report right after the markets closed Friday Afternoon.

6 days ago

Reviewing some USDA programs

Today, I take some time to review some of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency programs available to assist our producers.

6 days ago

FSA Programs are available

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has a number of programs available to help out our producers.

6 days ago

Reviewing our Cattle & Grain Markets

It was another Up and Down Week for both our Cattle and Grain Markets.

1 week ago

Bovine Respiratory Disease Research Receives $4 Million Grant

A faculty member at Kansas State University is taking a deep dive into a disease that is the leading cause…

1 week ago

Visiting with our Producers

Some of our Congressional Leaders have been taking some time, visiting with our midwestern producers, listening to their stories and…

1 week ago

Reviewing the Drought Monitor Map

We’ve been following the U.S. Drought Monitor Map and it’s showing the level of drought has been expanding over the…

1 week ago

Reviewing our Cash Markets

As we wrap up another week, how has our Cash Livestock Markets been reacting?    

1 week ago

Reviewing our USDA Farm Programs

The USDA has a number of Farm Program signup deadlines set for tomorrow; today, I take a quick look at…

1 week ago

Listening to the producers

Taking time, listening to their concerns and their stories is what this Congressional Leader has been doing.

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