Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were higher, supported by the recent strength in boxed beef as traders continue to wait for direct business to get defined. April

Broiler hatchery numbers saw week-to-week declines but maintained their faster than a year ago paces. The USDA says 254.065 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, falling 321,000 on the

The weekly ethanol numbers were mixed. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.113 million barrels per day, down 5,000 on the week, but still generally in-line with most

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s reorganization plan is entering its next phase. During a press conference Wednesday, Rollins said the USDA South Building is being put up for

Farm Rescue is now available in Missouri to help farm families going through tough times. The nonprofit program uses volunteers and modern equipment to help families with planting, haying, hauling,

Finding increased efficiency on the farm is the focus for many at this year’s Commodity Classic.  Rob Shafer, Illinois farmer and Classic co-chair, says producers are feeling the squeeze of

A data analyst says new corn product research could help farmers better understand the importance of seed selection and crop management. Jim Schwartz, director of research, agronomy, and PFR at Beck’s

A Wisconsin soybean farmer says he would like the Trump administration’s trade strategy to focus on finding new markets for U.S. soybeans and enforcing trade deals. “Having those markets locked

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump has tools available to help strengthen the ag economy. The Iowa Republican says he’s asking the president to look into fertilizer tariffs. “He

An ag economist says the agricultural economy is sending mixed signals for farmers and ranchers. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University and says, “The economy is just not as strong