Saskatchewan Ag Minister says U.S. remains vital customer of potash
Saskatchewan’s Minister of Agriculture says trade with the U.S. is essential to the success of the crop protection industry. Daryl Harrison says the providence is the world’s largest producer of potash. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 26, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.78 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.24 and 1/2, down 6 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $293.40, down 40 […]
Butter and cheese stocks grow in January
There was more cheese and butter in cold storage at the end of January. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says natural cheese stocks were up 1% from December, but down […]
Cattle futures mostly lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, and feeder cattle were mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct business, with boxed beef mixed during the session. April live […]
Consumer sentiment declines significantly in February
An ag economist says consumers are becoming more cautious in their spending. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says that could have an impact on agriculture. “I think that trickles into […]
Added protections for Indiana grain farmers
The chair of the Indiana Senate Ag Committee says more needs to be done to protect grain farmers. Jean Leising is the co-author of Senate Bill 461. “This makes it more […]
Bill repealing civil rights protections for transgender Iowans clears Senate panel
A bill to remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act cleared a Senate committee this afternoon and the panel’s chairman expects the full Senate to begin debating the […]
Red meat, poultry stocks fall in January
Red meat and poultry stocks tightened during January. That was due to changes in production and generally good demand. The USDA says the 893.726 million pounds of red meat in […]
Illinois stressing poultry biosecurity amidst avian flu outbreaks
The Illinois state veterinarian says poultry producers need to ensure strict biosecurity measures as the nation continues to deal with outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Mark Ernst says […]
Brownfield expands Agriculture Today product line
Jefferson City, Missouri (February 21, 2025) – For years, subscribers have relied upon Brownfield’s Agriculture Today e-newsletter as a daily source of agricultural news and information. In recent weeks, we have […]
