The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says the organization is focused on protecting the U.S. food supply in 2026. Ted McKinney says foreign animal disease prevention and

Mar. corn $4.30 and 1/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $11.15 and 1/4, up 3 centsMar. soybean meal $303.60, up 40 centsMar. soybean oil 55.33, down 32 pointsMar. Chicago

Plant breeders have developed a new oat variety. University of Minnesota Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics professor Kevin Smith says “MN-Amber” is high-yielding with high test weight, grain protein,

A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says farm loan repayment rates in the 7th district are reflecting the soft ag economy. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “Repayment rates

Things could be shaping up for a wet spring in the Corn Belt.  Eric Snodgrass, chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says long-term weather outlooks show relief from the

An ag economist says producers are anticipating tighter margins in 2026 and that could impact cash flows. Michael Langemeier is with Purdue University.  “When we look at increases in the size

South America could soon add more fuel to the recent rally in grain prices. Market analyst Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says there’s momentum from President Trump’s announcement

The executive director of the Dairy Business Association says several bills need to cross the finish line during the final weeks of the Wisconsin legislative session. Chad Zuleger tells Brownfield

A Kansas farmer says the Food for Peace program transitioning to USDA could bring reliable, long-term demand for sorghum. Amy France says it’s been a tough stretch for farmers who

The former chief economist for USDA says crop farmers are stuck in tight margins and are looking for a way out. “I’m not sure I’ve got a happy message,” Seth