An ag economist says he doesn’t expect input costs to soften anytime soon. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says prices continue to move higher. “Moderating inflation often means that inflation is

A central Iowa farmer says the conflict in the Middle East has influenced some early season crop fertility decisions. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City and tells

Michigan soil moisture levels are well above normal for most of the state, which could impact the viability of alfalfa crops. Kim Cassida is the forage and cover crop specialist

Ag officials in the Upper Midwest remain on alert as spring migration winds down. Minnesota ag commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield highly pathogenic avian influenza has been hit or miss

The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused increased fertilizer prices and tighter supplies. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the

The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says he remains optimistic the U.S. can get a trade deal done with India. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield, “India had a delegation

In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers. Listen as we talk with Vanessa Kummer about farmer-led investments

An ag leader says a possible trade deal between the U.S. and India will likely help sell products like fruits, nuts, and ethanol, but not dairy products. Farmers for Free

Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms in the vicinity of a cold front extend southward from Lake Superior. Previously, locally severe thunderstorms late Thursday resulted in spotty wind and

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by an oversold bounce, watching direct business develop. June live cattle closed $.42 higher at $243.50 and August live