Agriculture

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates for the 75th Alice in Dairyland position. Alice in Dairyland is a full-time educator, public relations, and marketing person promoting Wisconsin agricultural products through the state’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. Women who apply go through a five-month-long interview process in hopes of getting the 12-month-long assignment. Applicants must have a variety […]

Farmers from around the country are preparing for the 2023 Farm Bill debates and sustainability and conservation are high on the list.  Ohio Corn and Wheat at-large director Scott Ruck says utilizing tools like cover crops and proper nutrient stewardship are key.  “It’s doing the right thing,” he says.  “And ultimately the environment wins in the long run.  But, we have to do it sustainably, too.  Because we can’t spend […]

Farmers at this week’s Commodity Classic have said the extreme volatility in the commodity markets is making it more difficult to make marketing decisions. John Delmotte is a director for the Michigan Corn Growers Association.  “Everybody has at least some level of uncertainty about what the right moves are,” he says.  “Do we market grain going forward knowing we can lock in profits or are we going to pass up […]

An Indiana farmer says he’s optimistic about the upcoming growing season despite skyrocketing input costs. Mike Beard tells Brownfield it’s really looking like a good season.  “Price-wise we have excellent crop insurance prices for corn and soybeans, those were set in February,” he says. “It’s kind of an exciting time, but it’s a little scary.” He says one of the biggest challenges for farmers right now is navigating the uncertainty, […]