Vilsack calls for ag-driven solutions to fight global food insecurity
The CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation says solutions are needed to help address the global hunger crisis. Tom Vilsack, who also served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under […]
Van Orden: Trump Administration Preparing Farmer Financial Relief Program
A Wisconsin Congressman says farmers can expect to hear about a financial assistance program from the Trump administration soon. Third district Republican Derrick Van Orden tells Brownfield Trump plans to […]
Corn and soybeans slip on profit taking, but market still watching yields and trade talks
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, while still ending the week with modest gains. Soybeans were watching U.S. harvest activity, along with planting conditions in South America. […]
USDA plan could more than double grants for rural veterinarian programs to address shortages
USDA plans to significantly increase grant funding for veterinarians who commit to serving in rural areas and a former participant says it’s long overdue. Lincoln Montgomery-Rogers spoke about his experience […]
Cattle, hog futures higher Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up and feeders were sharply higher thanks to technical buying and the tight supply of market ready numbers, closing before most of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 3, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19, down 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.18, down 5 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $278.60, down 70 centsDec. soybean oil 50.05, down 39 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.15 […]
Youth dairy program builds future career, life skills
A unique state education program helps high school aged students learn more about possible dairy careers. Debbie Grusenmeyer is a faculty member at Cornell University. She developed the New York […]
Nationwide: Stronger storms leading to more costly farm insurance claims
The vice president of agribusiness claims for Nationwide Insurance says the frequency and severity of storms are increasing. Nick Anderson says claims data shows wind and hail account for nearly […]
Farmers say government shutdown impacting harvest resources
A pair of farmers say the recent government shutdown has disrupted critical resources they need during harvest. Ohio farmer Bill Patterson says the sudden closure has some day-to-day operations facing unnecessary […]
West Bend, Wisconsin farmers’ market voted one of nation’s best
A Wisconsin farmers’ market is ranked tenth-best in the nation. The West Bend farmers’ market was recognized by the American Farmland Trust, which has held the contest for seventeen years. […]