When it comes to Washington, D.C., the crystal ball is always cloudy. In separating the signals (a few) from the noise (a lot), Jim Wiesemeyer, Pro Farmer policy analyst, is keeping his eyes on some key topics in the year ahead.
The cattle and beef industry has seen its fair share of bribes, ponzi schemes and fraud convictions in 2022. Here’s a look at some of the largest, most costly and slightly ridiculous scandals seen in the industry over the past year.
Batteries in many late-model machines equipped with GPS and other electronic technology often go dead while the machines are in storage. Some batteries lose power over a month or two; others go dead in less than a week.
On the low end, expect to invest at least $50 per acre in the Midwest and $85 in the South for products. Some corn and soybean farmers are evaluating adjuvants and management practices that could help trim expenses.
