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Senior Farmers Market Vouchers will be Available in Garnett

GARNETT, Kan. — While there will likely not be a Senior Farmers Market Voucher program in Kansas this year, there will be one in Anderson County thanks to local support.Thanks to efforts of the Garnett Chamber of Commerce and generous support of the Anderson... Read More.

Non-emotional decisions critical during market volatility

An ag economist says the current volatility in the cattle markets is a good reminder for producers to explore risk management options.  University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says producers who sold animals on Monday or Tuesday of last week had a very different experience... Read More.

Crop rotation change not market driven

A north Iowa farmer says changes to his crop rotation are not market driven. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield he will be planting a few more corn acres this year. “That was not a price thing, that was a field that does... Read More.

Market volatility can bring opportunity

An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says trade uncertainty is causing elevated market volatility. “It can be viewed as fear, or it can be viewed as opportunity.” Brian Basting tells Brownfield farmers need to focus on their marketing plan and variables within their control.... Read More.

NCGA: The US risks losing market share if tariff talks continue

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says he wants to see the Trump administration to quickly resolve trade disruptions. Illinois farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. says drawn-out negotiations could put US market share at risk. “Vietnam and the Philippines are markets that we... Read More.

Concern over tariffs impact on soybean market share

The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association says he has many worries regarding the new tariffs announced by the Trump administration. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, tells Brownfield, “The concern is how long is it gonna last? How much pain is it... Read More.

Grain market response to tariffs “not horrible”

Market analyst DuWayne Bosse tells Brownfield the grain markets would likely be lower if additional reciprocal tariffs on Mexico were announced. “If we had additional tariffs on our top buyer of U.S. corn, I think the corn market would be 10 to 15 cents... Read More.

Midwest farmland market solid

A farm real estate specialist says the farmland market is solid despite uncertainties in the ag economy. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says he expects higher land prices to stick around. “There’s a lot of bad news out there right now, but... Read More.

How the protein market can target GLP-1 users

Studies show that high-protein diets can help GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) medication users be more successful in their weight loss efforts. Glynn Tonsor, an ag economist with Kansas State University, says GLP-1 users present a unique opportunity for protein industries, especially as the price... Read More.