Uncertainty raises concerns
CHICAGO — Some food industry titans worry President-elect Donald Trump’s tough talk on trade could eventually hurt business in numerous ways, ...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report from Tuesday:
Heavy commercial bulls, super heavy, $88., and heavy weight, 85. to 117.50; commercial cows, hig...
Herbicide resistant weeds, especially marestail and pigweed, are becoming a widespread problem even in the county; however, research is finding adding cover crops to you...
Change is constant. Change also provides for opportunities.
I want to notify all the area farmers, farm owners, agricultural organizations and agencies effective today I...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report from Tuesday:
Heavy commercial bulls, heavy weight, $75. to $85.; commercial cows, high grade, 60. to 67.50, c...
Trained predators keep wild birds away
Frustrated growers tired of seeing wild birds devastate their fruit crops are turning to raptors to patrol their fields, orchards a...
Corn Belt farmers with large debts now facing difficulties
Recently, I came across this Reuters article by Paul Neiffer. Although there is specific information for the C...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report from Tuesday:
Heavy commercial bulls, super heavy, $76., heavy weight, 75. to 85., and medium weight, 70. to 7...
The farmers spoke and the Natural Resources Conservation Service listened, changing and improving the new Conservation Stewardship Program to make it easier to understan...
Commodity loan rules explained
Producers of hay and fall seeded crops are reminded that Nov. 15 is the final day to report acreage to the Farm Service Agency.
Hay, wheat,...
