Midwest
The latest agricultural news related to Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and other states in the Midwestern region of the U.S.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Evan Callicoat discusses data center expansion in the state, producers’ land and resource concerns, and debates over tax exemptions and rural development.
The temporary closures come as grain traffic on the Arkansas River continues running ahead of recent years.
ASFMRA’s Howard Halderman says several economic and policy issues are continuing to influence the farmland market.
Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas joins us to discuss the Food for Peace program’s Kansas roots, its place in the Farm Bill, and the importance of the USDA’s visit to the state.
Jake Charleston with Specialty Risk Insurance says recent futures market moves are leaving cattle producers unsure about price trends.
Founder Jon Mollhagen says automation continues playing a larger role in reducing labor demands and animal stress.
Congressman Mark Messmer discusses the Farm Bill, rural investment priorities, Prop 12, and support for farmers facing economic pressure.
The Perrier family says maintaining herd quality has helped keep the operation strong.
Chicago Fed lenders report producers are carrying more operating debt as repayment rates continue weakening across the Midwest.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is using cattle waste to help power its dairy operation and cheese production.