Mission to the Moon

Mission to the Moon

Talk to a U.S. row crop farmer today and you’re bound to hear stories about rocketship rides. But they won’t be talking about Elon Musk heading to Mars. Skyrocketing fertilizer prices are front and center as producers execute their spring fertility plans. Phosphate...
China Is Trying to Think Postive-ish

China Is Trying to Think Postive-ish

China pork producers are playing a never-ending game of Whack-a-Mole with African Swine Fever [ASF]. Three years into the war against the global swine virus, the Asian nation faces new cases in its own backyard and in neighboring countries. Where things stand… Since...
The New EPA Chief’s Phone Right Now…

The New EPA Chief’s Phone Right Now…

It’s official. The Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] has its new top dog. North Carolina’s Michael Regan got the Senate nod last week, and he’s got a line out the office door of people who want his ear on ag-related issues. With support from over 20 agricultural...
Not Your Average Milk-Making Method

Not Your Average Milk-Making Method

Scientists in the Land Down Under may soon be putting your morning glass of milk under a lot of pressure.The rundown: Naturo, an Australia-based company, just received the go-ahead to begin processing milk using the Haelen technique–an “alternative treatment to...
New Kid on the Livestock Block

New Kid on the Livestock Block

Farmers Business Network (FBN) is going all-in on animal health and nutrition.With this week’s acquisition of Prairie Livestock Supply, the independent farmer-to-farmer network also launched FBN Pharmacy and FBN Feed. The goal? Provide more choices for livestock...