Drought
Weather outlooks point to more moisture this fall as cattle producers look for alternatives to limited pasture and hay supplies.
Austin Rice with Specialty Risk Insurance explains the fire recovery claims process and shares steps producers can take to protect their operation before losses occur.
Persistent drought and weak market conditions are forcing growers to rethink long-standing practices.
Rising diesel costs and greater pumping demand could pressure farm budgets this growing season.
Despite near-record cattle prices, widespread drought is complicating efforts to rebuild the nation’s cow herd.
Lewis Williamson discusses the latest USDA Crop Progress report, weather, Black Sea exports, tariffs, and other factors shaping corn and soybean markets this summer.
USDA reports about 46 percent of the nation’s cattle are now in drought-affected areas.
Mike Bartels says keeping the herd together remains his top priority during drought.
New duty-free phosphate imports from Morocco are expected to boost fertilizer supplies and lower costs for U.S. farmers as USDA estimates prices could fall by as much as 22 percent.
Pear growers are recovering after last season’s losses from pests, heat and reduced irrigation.