DONAHUE, Iowa 鈥 Keeping an open mind has led Cinnamon Ridge Farm鈥檚 owners to success.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
VILLISCA, Iowa 鈥 Kristy Petry always believed a life in the country was calling her, but it took a global pandemic to make that happen.
- Crystal Reed
The Mitchell family has been farming in the same place since the 1840s.
- Benjamin Herrold
After years working in the dairy industry, Alfred Brandt continues to support dairy farmers through his work with Missouri Dairy and the Missouri Dairy Growth Council.
- Benjamin Herrold
The dairy industry continues to receive mixed signals, as dairy farmers see low milk prices and processing expansion.
- Heather Schlitz, Tom Polansek and Cassandra Garrison Reuters
Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.
- Benjamin Herrold
Reagan Bluel works as a University of Missouri Extension dairy field specialist and as the educational director for Missouri Dairy, the statewide dairy organization. She has a podcast, 鈥淒airy Science Digest,鈥 where she breaks down the latest scientific research for dairy farmers.
- Crystal Reed
It鈥檚 all about scale when it comes to hours spent working on the farm.
- Crystal Reed
The peak risk management period is behind farmers with crops now in the ground, and while there are dry spots in places, condition rates are lofty.
- Benjamin Herrold
Summer holidays and weekends usually provide a seasonal boost to beef demand, and University of Tennessee Ag Economist Andrew Griffith said these times could be an indicator of consumers鈥 willingness to pay for beef at current prices.
Rider Jackson farms with his dad, Fred, in Buchanan County. He grows primarily corn and soybeans, as well as some wheat and putting up hay. He studied agriculture at Northwest Missouri State University.聽Jackson participated in the Missouri Corn Growers Association鈥檚 CornRoots program, which …
R.T. Slack farms with family in Henry and Johnson counties in west-central Missouri. He says conditions are muddy heading into spring planting time. He grows corn and soybeans and also puts up some alfalfa hay.
Danny Kuenzel farms with family in Franklin and Gasconade counties. He grows corn and soybeans, with some acres in the Missouri River bottom and some on the hill ground. He serves on the board for the Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council.
Derek Fuemmeler has been farming with family all his life. He farms in Howard, Chariton and Randolph counties, with a diversified farm operation. He also works as a certified crop advisor and provides crop consulting services.
Dan Carpenter farms with family in Carroll and Ray counties. He is a fourth-generation farmer, raising corn, soybeans and cattle. He also owns and operates a Pioneer seed agency. Carpenter serves on the Missouri Soybean Association board.
Chad Bruns farms with family in Audrain County, in northeast Missouri. He grows corn, soybeans and wheat. He also raises beef cattle, with a cow-calf operation.
Editor鈥檚 note: The following was written by Krista Ehlert, associate professor and South Dakota State University Extension range specialist, for the university鈥檚 website May 18.
Editor鈥檚 note: The following was written by David Oppedahl and Elizabeth Kepner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for the May AgLetter.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
JESUP, Iowa 鈥 Six generations of Ben Bader鈥檚 family have farmed near Jesup in Black Hawk County, and the northeast Iowa farmer is proud of that legacy.
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- Benjamin Herrold
This year鈥檚 Missouri state legislative session saw action on some agriculture-related issues, including ag tax credits and regulatory reform. Some issues failed to make it to the finish line and got pushed to next year.
- By Crystal Reed, Illinois Farmer Today
Darell Stitzel is a third-generation hog farmer in Carroll County, Illinois. Both of his grandfathers were farmers for life.
- Tim Kenyon
A series of recent storms rumbled through the Heartland causing damage through chunks of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.
- Crystal Reed
Barb Reinholz said she can make three meals out of a chicken, if necessary.
- ZoeMartin
This year鈥檚 World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines June 3-4 focuses on what鈥檚 new 鈥 new leaders and new technology.
- Benjamin Herrold
The hog industry continues to see a run of profitability now stretching over two years, based on Iowa State University estimates.
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