Posts Tagged ‘FarmWeek’
Dreary farm income forecast
USDA’s farm income forecast released this month projects another challenging year ahead for most farmers, except those in the beef sector. Overall, net farm income, a broad measure of profits,…
Read MoreRobust pig supply to start year
With more profitable hog prices, lower feed costs and higher production efficiency compared to recent years, the U.S. has an ample supply of pork to start 2026. USDA’s quarterly hogs…
Read MoreFarm to food bank grants offered
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Applications opened Feb. 6 for Illinois’ new $1.5 million Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant Program designed to strengthen the state’s local food system and expand…
Read MoreAg labor reform on tap
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Text for a new farm bill could be released by February and Congress will likely consider ag labor reform during the first quarter of this year,…
Read MoreCover crop discount program
Illinois farmers who planted cover crops this fall can once again earn a break on next year’s crop insurance premiums through the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Fall Covers for Spring…
Read MoreFarm bill extended again
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The Ag Department resumed normal operations while the farm bill was extended for a third year after the president signed a funding package Nov. 12 that…
Read MoreLow river levels hurt harvest logistics
While the upper Mississippi River’s lock and dam system is keeping navigation efficient, low river levels on the lower Mississippi for the fourth consecutive year are threatening U.S. grain exports.…
Read MoreTurkey prices push upward
A combination of challenges on U.S. farms has pushed turkey prices higher as the calendar nears Thanksgiving, with wholesale prices up about 40 percent. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Bernt…
Read MoreA mixed pumpkin harvest
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek October is a busy month for the top pumpkin producing state and while consumers likely won’t see the effects, Mother Nature has challenged some Illinois fields…
Read MoreFood prices follow inflation uptick
After a few months of a downward trend, inflation is on the rise again with food prices following suit. The latest Consumer Price Index increased 0.3 percent in June and…
Read MoreCalculating your summer cookout
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Families celebrating the Fourth of July still face high grocery bills, with prices down an average of just 30 cents from last year’s record according to…
Read MoreBarges face retirement cliff
The U.S. barge market is facing a retirement cliff which could impact ag transportation logistics, one analyst warned. Ken Eriksen, managing member and strategic adviser at Polaris Analytics & Consulting,…
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