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Farm Income Decline Expected in 2024
Published April 11, 2024
The University of Missouri released its 2024 Spring Farm Income Outlook. While farm income is expected to be down this year, University of Missouri Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Scott Brown says it is not a dire situation. "We're coming off…Trade Trip to India Coming Up
Published April 11, 2024
USDA Undersecretary Alexis Tayler will lead a trade mission to India the week of April 22. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring will be part of the delegation. Nearly 50 ag groups and agribusinesses will also participate. That list includes…New Rangers Coming to Market
Published April 11, 2024
Polaris has introduced its 2025 Ranger lineup with models specifically designed for farmers and ranchers. Zach Johnson, who is known as the Millennial Farmer in social media, hosted the launch of the new UTVs. The new Ranger lineup is being…Challenging the Brazilian Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
Published April 11, 2024
The U.S. Grains Council, Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy have filed joint comments with the Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade regarding the Brazilian tariff on U.S. ethanol imports. As of the beginning of the year, the Brazilian duty was…CPI Rises Higher Than Expected
Published April 11, 2024
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.5 percent from one year ago. That’s up considerably from February’s 3.2 percent. It is also the highest rate of inflation since November. There’s speculation this news will force the Federal Reserve to hold off…Midwest Dry Bean Group Elects Inaugural Officer Team
Published April 11, 2024
The Midwest Dry Bean Coalition has elected its new officer team. John Berthold of Green Valley Bean Company is the president. Dylan Karley, who is with Johnstown Bean Company and North Central Commodities, is vice president. Jacob Faugstad, who farms…NCBA Condemns Endangered Species Rules
Published April 10, 2024
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council have condemned the Biden Administration’s three finalized Endangered Species rulemakings. NCBA Director of Government Affairs Sigrid Johannes said one aspect is especially concerning, the unoccupied critical habitat designation. "The Fish and…Lower Sunflower Acres Could Provide Opportunity for Farmers
Published April 10, 2024
National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken is not concerned about the lower acreage numbers being reported for sunflowers for this year. "We've had two really large crops in 2022 and 2023. There is still quite a bit of seed…A Lean Year Ahead
Published April 10, 2024
Despite average crop yields, Minnesota farmers had a rough 2023. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen blames rising input costs. "Repairs have almost doubled, land rent has almost doubled, fertilizer has almost doubled and everything…