by Dustin Hoffmann | May 6, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Call it a concern. Call it panic. Call it whatever you want. There is growing concern over food supplies due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The small Black Sea country is the breadbasket of Europe and is a major exporter of wheat, sunflower oil, corn, and...
by Dustin Hoffmann | May 6, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and agriculture is a stressful industry.Sometimes there is a misconception that because prices are high at the markets, farmers don?t have any reason to be stressed out. Sure, higher prices make your operation a little more...
by Dustin Hoffmann | May 5, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Labor and the workforce are hot topics in the economy these days. For agriculture, it is just another day as we continue to call on lawmakers to pursue labor reforms. Political Candidates come and go while promising changes to these issues, but if you have noticed,...
by Dustin Hoffmann | May 5, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The warm and dry weather pattern known as La Ni?a has more than worn-out its welcome in the ?I-states? and the plains states. It feels like it has been on a constant repeat for well over a year. As we get set for what is expected to be another drought, we are also...
by Dustin Hoffmann | May 5, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Many times, when we talk about the infrastructure of rural America, we often focus on roads, bridges, and the internet. While these are very much a part of growing the success of rural communities, they are only a small part. We also must consider, jobs, housing,...