High Input-Cost Concerns Continue to Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
In the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment fell again in June as concerns about farm finances continue. The Current Conditions Index fell…
Lockwood Develops Direct Import Agreement With Dutch Equipment Manufacturer
Lockwood Manufacturing is now importing directly from Struik, a Netherlands-based equipment manufacturer. Lockwood touts Struik as having a global reputation for precision engineering, durability and…
On Trial: Carrot Hybrids Field Trial and Showcase
Story and photos by Kevser Ozel, University of Wisconsin -AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START- Members of the carrot community evaluate baby, novel and cello type carrot varieties for horticultural…
Redox Product Gains Certification
Velox, a biostimulant product from Redox Bio-Nutrients, has received a certification from The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) indicating that the product meets industry recognized standards for…
Ag Groups Raise Concerns over USDA Research Reorganization Plans
Over 50 agriculture research and commodity groups have sent a letter expressing concern over USDA plans to reorganize its research agencies. In a letter sent…
Engineers Design Dozer to Clean Storage Air Ducts
The TreadX Dozer was designed to clear dirt and debris from air ducts underneath air floor storages. It saves time and labor during the cleaning…
Farmer Sentiment Slips Again As High Input Costs Remain Top Concern
In the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment decreased from 121 in April to 119 in May. The decline in sentiment was attributable…
AgWest Farm Credit Presents: “What’s Driving Agriculture in the Year Ahead” Webinar by Mike Pearson
Mike Pearson, anchor of “This Week in Agribusiness,” shares his perspective in a one-hour recorded webinar covering trends in agriculture product demand, what’s ahead for…
Farmer Sentiment Declines in April Amid Input Costs and Availability Concerns
Farmer sentiment dropped in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined six points from March. The percentage of producers who expected good…
Ag Groups Sound Off as Farm Bill Passes House
The U.S. House passed its farm bill on April 30. The bill now heads to the Senate. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) has said he…