Andy White named 2026 Michigan Master Pork Producer
A Michigan pork producer says he’d like to see profitability continue throughout the year as projected. Andy White operates a farrow-to-finish hog operation and raises 3,200 acres of row crops […]
Ohio 4-H’s Spark EXPO program is helping high school students prepare for their future careers
A collaboration between Ohio 4-H and Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is helping 4-H youth prepare for careers in agriculture. Margo Overholt-Seckel with Ohio 4-H says […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 27, 2026
Mar. corn $4.38 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.57 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $315.50, down $2.10Mar. soybean oil 61.29, unchangedMar. Chicago wheat […]
Indiana agronomist expects strong rebound in corn acres
A retail sales agronomist based in the Eastern Corn Belt does not expect high input costs to sway a lot of acres this year. Alex Case with Brevant Seeds says […]
Ohio FFA members celebrate National FFA Week through serving their communities
Ohio FFA’s state secretary says National FFA Week has been an opportunity for members to give back to their local communities. Abbey Garland says ag youth across the country participated […]
Michigan Ag Republicans push to align wetland definitions to create more consistency for landowners
Michigan Republican lawmakers are concerned inconsistent wetland determinations could cost farmers access to USDA resources and threaten their farm viability. During a recent state House Ag committee hearing, Representative Gregory […]
Grassley warns farm bankruptcies could take toll on farmers’ mental health
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s monitoring the number of farm bankruptcies occurring across the country. “I think the number of bankruptcies are up over the long-term, but still way […]
Minnesota bill would bring whole and 2% milk back to school lunchrooms
A bill to bring whole and two percent milk back into Minnesota schools is moving through the state legislature. The language aligns with federal law allowing students more choices for […]
NWS border closure update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says there are no plans to resume imports of live cattle from Mexico anytime soon. Rollins told reporters during Commodity Classic that New World screwworm is […]
Feenstra Talks Iowa Education and Workforce in Rock Valley
Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra toured Rock Valley on Friday and gave his plan for what he’ll do as governor at a roundtable. Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, talked about […]