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Feenstra, Reynolds Lead Charge Defending Iowa Hog Farmers
In a coordinated push against California’s Proposition 12, Iowa leaders are rallying support to protect pork producers from what they call unconstitutional overreach and harmful regulations. During a U.S. House […]
True army worms & other pests out in force
An entomologist says what started out as a reasonably-pest free growing season is quickly changing. Emily Bick with the University of Wisconsin says this week, true army worms are back, […]
Minnesota Farmers Union concerned about reconciliation outcomes
The government relations director for Minnesota Farmers Union has some concerns about how Congress handled reconciliation. Stu Lourey says healthcare is a priority for the organization and cuts to Medicaid […]
Warm summer kicking up blueberry harvest
A southwest Michigan blueberry grower says Mother Nature has been kind at the start of this harvest season. Katelyn Craig with DeGrandchamp Farms says fruit has been ripening a bit […]
Cattle futures lower ahead of USDA reports
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s cattle reports from the USDA. August live cattle closed $1.22 lower […]
Corn ekes out gain as soybeans, wheat finish mixed
Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher, adjusting spreads. Beans continue to monitor U.S. development conditions, which generally look favorable in much of the region. Still, the big test will be […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 24, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.01 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.04 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $269.70, down $2.30Aug. […]
Virtual fencing can simplify herd management
A University of Wisconsin researcher says virtual fencing is a great way to manage grazing for cows, goats, and sheep. Stephanie Bowers is a dairy farmer and the University of […]
USDA Regional Food Business Centers terminated
The head of a USDA Regional Food Business Center says the agency’s decision to terminate programs ends a two-year process building collaborative resources and improved accessibility to funding. Jahi […]
