Dairy Business Innovation Funds released by administration
Several farmers and processors will get the promised reimbursements under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grant program. The funding was held up by the Department of Government Efficiency over a […]
Ag input uncertainties on the rise
Ag input uncertainties are causing stress on many farms. Central Iowa farmer Aaron Lehman says commodity and fertilizer markets are volatile. “Farmers are meeting with their lenders right now to […]
Sustainable changes to synthetic
The Department of Energy has changed the name of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Synthetic Aviation Fuel on its website. The Renewable Fuels Association says the name means the same thing […]
Live, feeder cattle futures sharply higher Friday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on a rally in the Dow during the session, the midday gains in beef, and some higher direct business. […]
Diversification can be a sign of down ag economy
Some farmers are looking to diversify their operation because of low commodity prices. Randy Duckworth with the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance says interest in growing specialty crops has grown […]
Canada suspends some U.S. pork imports
A market analyst says Canada’s recent suspension of some U.S. pork imports could be a result of the back-and-forth happening as a new trade war begins. “Maybe it’s the Canadian […]
Water export bill advances in MO Senate
A bill on water rights that has the support of several state ag groups advanced out of the Missouri Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 82 requires a permit from the […]
Joel DeWitt
Justice for All
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 7, 2025
May corn closed at $4.69 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.25, down 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $304.40, down 50 centsMay soybean […]
UK Yield Enhancement Network farmer shares lessons learned
A third-generation farmer from the United Kingdom says focusing on soil health and increased management has doubled his wheat yields. Mark Stubbs tells Brownfield he credits his country’s Yield Enhancement […]
