The Labor Department’s Acting Secretary says she’s aware U.S. farmers are struggling with the high cost of the H-2A guest worker program. During a recent U.S. House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee hearing, Julie Su told lawmakers the department’s
The USDA is embarking on a celebratory trade mission to India and turkey will be one of the few proteins represented. Iowa Turkey Federation executive director Gretta Irwin says she is part of a trade mission to
An Arkansas rice extension educator says planting season got started early and has yet to slow down. Jarrod Hardke says some farmers in the state were almost finished planting rice in the first week of April. “We
A Minnesota turkey grower is using lasers to help protect his flock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Jake Vlaminck of Fahlun Farms says he was one of the first turkey growers in the state to use lasers
Direct cash cattle trade has been slow to develop this week. Bids are few and far between and are at $180 live in Texas and $290 to $291 dressed in Nebraska. Asking prices are around $184 to
Many Illinois groups are pushing back against proposed legislation that would greatly expand the definition of a wetland in the state. Kevin Johnson, president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA), tells Brownfield if passed the
A livestock specialist with the University of Missouri Extension says producers might consider using grazing management and clipping to manage hay and pasture ground this spring. Gene Schmitz tells Brownfield seed heads are starting to emerge when
An agronomist in northwest Missouri says the widespread rains over the past few days might cause stand issues for the recently planted corn and soybeans. Erin Marlow with CropLife Consulting says the rainfall has been variable. “We’ve
The USDA’s reporting generally slow U.S. export sales during the week ending April 11th. Pork hit a marketing year low with decent demand from the usual buyers, but with several of those buyers also making small reductions
A southwestern Wisconsin farmer is glad to see this week’s steady, light rain. Darin Von Ruden farms in the hilly driftless region near Westby, and he says topsoil moisture is adequate, but subsoil levels are not good,
