Precision Calf Care is a Growing Trend in U.S. Dairy
The U.S. dairy industry has shifted its perspective on calves, moving from seeing them as future earners to recognizing them as the immediate "high-value" future of a dairy farm. Kendra Wells, a veterinarian with Valley Veterinary Clinic in Wisconsin, said calf care has come a long way in recent years. "...
Will Higher Fuel Prices Push Struggling Farmers Off the Cliff?
As fuel prices soar, thanks to the war in Iran, and add to the exorbitant costs farmers are already paying for labor, inputs, and equipment, who is to blame for the mess? Save Family Farming's Dillon Honcoop says the rising fuel costs caused by the war could be the final straw for many. "Ultimately, all of these p...
Results from a TOTAL Survey
How many acres of U.S. farmland are rented to ag producers for growing crops? It's one of several questions answered by participating landowners in USDA's latest Tenure, Ownership and Transition of Agricultural Land survey. "The total survey provides comprehensive data on the financial and demographic aspects of a...
National Ag Day Recognizes Farmers' Role in Food, Security
Today marks National Agriculture Day, a time to recognize farmers, producers and agribusinesses that keep food on the table and drive one of North Carolina's most important industries. To talk more about that, we're joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler. Commissioner, thanks for joining us. "Well, I'...
Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday, March 24th
This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540. War headlines continue to be the main driver of grain and oilseed market direction. There was a war of words over the weekend in addition to the actual conflict. Trump tweeted more threats to Ira...
Spring Migratory Season Brings New Threats of HPAI
The spring migratory season brings with it the renewed threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. Dudley Hoskins, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, is reminding farmers and others to take all necessary precautions. "We're asking all of our producer partners, whether i...
Corn Growers Feeling Impact of Iranian Conflict
Corn growers have experienced tough financial times for years with high input prices and futures prices which haven't kept up. Now, due to the Iran war, fertilizer supplies have been cut off through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting farmers just as planting season is getting underway. Matt Frostic is a Michigan farmer an...
R-CALF Applauds Government Investigation into Concentration
President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into possible price fixing and other violations in the beef packing industry. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard said the timing aligns with the organization's current lawsuit involving the packing sector. "Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will be introducing leg...
Newhouse: Keep Telling State-Level Legislators About the Pressures in U.S. Agriculture
Like many farmers across the country, farmers in Washington state experienced negative returns the past few years, and labor alone accounted for 108 percent of their total gross revenue. Many feel it's crucial that lawmakers understand that. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, a farmer himself, says things have got to ch...
Celebrating Agriculture on National Ag Day
Events across the country will help celebrate American agriculture on Tuesday, March 24. National Ag Day events will bring a spotlight to farmers and their contributions to national security, according to Marty Wolske, Successful Farming Publisher and Chair of National Ag Day. "You could ask the generations, just ...