Room for dairy biosecurity improvement
An animal disease researcher says some dairy farms have more advanced biosecurity plans. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield the message of increasing biosecurity on […]
Some mixed reviews on Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program
Some ag producers say the Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program isn’t a long-term solution to help support the struggling agriculture economy. Adam Boeckenhauer raises corn and soybeans in northeast […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 9, 2025
Mar. corn $4.48, up 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $10.98 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $301.30, down $5.00Jan soybean oil 51.02, down 16 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Changes coming to federal crop insurance in 2026
The president of an Ohio-based insurance agency says U.S. farmers will see some big changes to their federal crop insurance coverage options for 2026. Jason Williamson, with Williamson Crop Insurance, […]
Soybeans down, corn up, wheat mixed post USDA update
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. U.S. ending stocks were unchanged from November, and the USDA made no changes to South American production or exports. Imports by China […]
Soybeans down, corn up, wheat mixed post-USDA update
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. U.S. ending stocks were unchanged from November, and the USDA made no changes to South American production or exports. Imports by China […]
Four GOP candidates call for response to Iowa’s cancer rate
Four of the five Republicans running for governor say it’s time for action to reduce the alarming rate of new cancer cases among Iowans. The candidates appeared at a forum […]
Five new directors elected to Illinois Farm Bureau Board
One of the newest members of the Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors says the organization needs to re-focus on farmers. Henry County farmer Brian Corkill was elected over the […]
Little change in dairy supply & demand report
The December USDA supply and demand report had no surprises in the dairy sector. Milk production forecasts are unchanged from November, but USDA is predicting lower production in 2026 based […]
Trump pledges to revise equipment emissions guidelines
President Trump says he wants to extend new, less restrictive emissions standards to include farm machinery. During the White House roundtable event where he announced farmer assistance payments, Trump criticized […]