Western Illinois 65, Northwestern 14
Cattle futures close higher, lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on technical buying, with feeders see additional support from the losses in corn. October live cattle was up […]
Court Ruling on H-2A Farmworker Wages Could Boost Support for Ag Workforce Act
A California federal court judge has ruled the Department of Labor’s new farmworker wage rules are unlawful and need to be rewritten. John Hollay with the National Council of Agricultural […]
R-CALF calls for M-COOL amid beef import plan
The CEO of R-CALF USA says the decision to import more foreign beef underscores the need for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. Bill Bullard says President Trump’s recent proclamation to […]
Gary Horstman
77, of Hull
Biofuel coalition warns against larger small refinery exemptions
A coalition of farmers, biofuel producers, oilseed processors and others are asking President Donald Trump not to expand Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “More than double what […]
Ah-ha moments: farm groups share the story of modern agriculture at Minnesota State Fair
Farm groups use the state fair to enlighten the public about modern agriculture. Ruth Meirick with Minnesota Farm Bureau says they’ve created an interactive experience at their booth at the […]
Wheat builds on gains, soybeans manage a firm finish
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans are watching late development weather, with the potential for late heat stress in parts of the region. Harvest activity […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 27, 2026
Sep. corn $5.10 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.56 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $330.20, up $1.50Sep. soybean oil 68.00, up 78 pointsSep. […]
Dairy labor shortages fuel push for Securing Ag Workforce Act in Congress
A policy advisor for the American Dairy Coalition says there’s still hope the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act can pass through Congress by the end of the year. “We’ve really failed as a […]