Iowa Congressman Nunn votes to extend Obamacare subsidies
One of the four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U.S. House broke with their party and joined Democrats to pass a bill that would revive the Obamacare subsidies that […]
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Cattle futures higher ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher with boxed beef up at midday, waiting on direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $.75 higher at […]
USDA: Trump tariffs improved trade deficit, will boost U.S. ag exports
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision on the legality of President Trump’s tariffs soon and USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade says he’s confident President Trump’s tariffs […]
Former Cargill trader says Venezuela remains a natural market for U.S. ag products
A former head of trading with Cargill says increased stability in Venezuela could mean additional opportunities for U.S. agriculture in the long term. “They’re a natural buyer of U.S. ag […]
New World screwworm confirmed 215 miles from Texas border
A new case of New World screwworm has been confirmed roughly 215 miles from the Texas border. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the infection was found in a seven‑year‑old […]
Land O’Lakes, Microsoft partner on AI assistant to boost farm profitability
Land O’Lakes and Microsoft are developing an AI-powered digital assistant designed to optimize farming operations. Land O’Lakes senior vice president Leah Anderson says the tool is called Oz. “Now you […]
Soybeans take profits as corn and wheat futures end session mixed
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. South America has some areas of concern, but for now, the trade is expecting big production. The USDA’s updated global production […]