Live cattle mostly higher ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business. August live cattle closed $1.05 lower at $218.20 and October […]
Precision AI advancing drone capabilities
The CEO of Precision AI says the company’s autonomous aerial system is designed to refine a farmer’s decision-making capabilities in the field and save money. Daniel McCann says combining artificial […]
Doud says solving trade problems not easy
A former chief agricultural negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office says resolving trade imbalances and creating new markets will not be easy. Gregg Doud is now the President and […]
Iowa farmer sees price ratio shift
An Iowa farmer suggests the price ratio favoring corn going into the year has shifted. Mark Jackson of Oskaloosa says some farmers in the southeast part of the state planted […]
Vaden confirmed as USDA Deputy Secretary
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Stephen Vaden as the Deputy Ag Secretary at the USDA. Vaden is a former judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade. He also served […]
Northwest Iowa Crop Progress Leads Statewide Trends
Farmers in Northwest Iowa continue to make strong strides in crop emergence, with both corn and soybeans surpassing statewide averages. However, lingering concerns over subsoil moisture and fewer suitable fieldwork […]
A climate-smart Michigan foodshed is being uplifted
A collaborative effort to strengthen local supply chains in the Great Lakes will continue despite federal funding uncertainty. James DeDecker is the director of the MSU Upper Peninsula Research Center. […]
Challenging planting season already impacting 2026 decisions
A farmer in northeast Arkansas says there will be long-lasting impacts from a problematic spring planting season. Derek Haigwood of Newport says the disruptions to this year’s crop are already […]
Mixed finishes for soybeans and corn
Soybeans were mixed, with deferred contracts unable to follow through on their early gains. The USDA’s national crop condition rating was up on the week, planting is nearly over, and […]
Timely rains benefitting southwest Iowa crops
A southwest Iowa farmer says the 2025 growing season has gotten off to a strong start. “On the corn side, the stands are awesome,” said Lee Brooke. “Probably some of […]
