Agriculture
At the Port of Brownsville, shrimpers are facing rising operating costs and increased competition, but many shrimp producers and local lawmakers remain optimistic about the industry’s future.
Higher prices are bringing relief to markets, but rising input costs are putting pressure on the producers.
Regulatory changes may influence farm costs and operations.
Lower hop stocks may support prices in the near term.
Business & Markets
E15 policy could shape future corn demand outlook.
Agricultural groups warn that the deal could limit competition and raise transportation costs for farmers
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains the updates to crop insurance subsidies, additional benefits for new farmers, and eligibility considerations for those entering the program.
As the strike at a JBS facility in Colorado continues, the National Right to Work Foundation is encouraging some employees to consider returning to work. The group says not all workers on strike may want to participate and urges those who choose to cross the picket line to resign from their union memberships.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
As a part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, women across the state are being recognized for shaping the future of agricutlure.
From barns to show rings, producers and students say that livestock events offer economic opportunity and life lessons. Let’s take a look at some shows across the southeast in Georgia, Virginia and Louisiana.
“We knew we were stepping into legendary territory with Chet and Dolly on this one,” said Keith. “It was important to honor the music and spirit, but in our own way.
Welcome to Dirt Diaries, the podcast where the women of agriculture get real. From muddy boots to boardrooms, we’re digging into the unfiltered stories of the FarmerHERs, RanchHERs, and every HER in between, shaping the future of agriculture.
“DocTalk” with host Dr. Dan Thomson will be teaming up with practitioners around the country to tackle issues with your livestock.
Hosted by Shaun Haney, RealAg Radio features the latest headlines from around the world of North American agriculture and discussions on current events, markets, agronomy, machinery, farm management, and real-time issues impacting broad acre farmers, beef and dairy producers, and North American agriculture as a whole.
Rob Sharkey, known as the SharkFarmer, a 5th generation grain farmer from Illinois, brings you even more of what you love from his daily program, in an expanded showcase of everyday farmers, ranchers, people working in agriculture, and those passionate about the rural lifestyle all over North America.
Each episode of Better Horses is a charming love letter to the equine community with a lovely mix of entertaining segments for horse enthusiasts.