Farmer sentiment improved in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. But, Jim Mintert, the barometer’s principal investigator, says it’s important to note the timing of the survey. “This month’s survey was done between the 10th and the 14th of April. That was a little bit before commodity prices broke to the downside,” he says. “When we look ahead to the next survey, it will be interesting […]
The Farm at Trinity Health in Michigan is a firm believer that food is medicine. Amanda Sweetman, Regional Director of Farm and Healthy Lifestyles says Trinity is making it easy for patients and healthcare workers to access produce. AUDIO: Healthy Living on Produce to Patients ** Photo courtesy of The Farm, Trinity Health ** ...
This week we finished up combining the last of our wheat!
Season3, Episode 10: Welcome back to Pine Ranch, today was a beautiful day. The water is running and Erika is hopeful that spring is on its way. Hold on! More snow. What a difference 3 days can make. Erika and Cyle bed the cattle down with straw in the heavy pen so they have a dry place to lay. Ideally with spring calving, the cows calve out in the pasture […]
Today's video is a total mulch breakdown. We cover: how to use straw, what is straw, what is hay, how to use hay, mulching with leaves, mulching with cardboard, garden mulching, mulching with compost, no dig, deep compost, living mulches, perennial cover crops, and more!
Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, previews the upcoming Blueprint for the Future Cattlemen’s Conference.
An ag economist says stagnant growth in global demand for U.S. red meat products makes it difficult for producers to be profitable. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says the Monthly Trade Data that’s released from the USDA’s Economic Research Service helps the industry benchmark demand trends. “Whether we’re seeing some of the other economies around the world that maybe are in a little better shape and are looking for more […]
The American Soybean Association says Congress needs to improve protections for farmers and ranchers in the next farm bill. Testifying before a Senate Ag subcommittee on Tuesday, ASA Secretary Caleb Ragland said soybean producers depend on a steady farm safety net. “In a February report, USDA projected a 21% decline in net cash farm income in 2023 relative to 2022.” And, he says crop insurance must remain affordable. “This is […]
