Agriculture News
Organic grain farmers are feeling the impacts of a sluggish ag economy
An extension specialist says the current state of the ag economy continues to create challenges for organic grain farmers. Ashley Adair with Purdue University Extension says it’s making it more
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 24, 2026
Mar. corn $4.27 and 3/4, up 1/4 centMar. soybeans $11.39 and 1/2, up 5 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $310.70, up $2.00Mar. soybean oil 60.03, up 64 pointsMar. Chicago wheat
Pork in cold storage rises above year ago levels
U.S. pork stocks grew in January. The USDA says the amount of pork in cold storage at the start of February was up 1% on the year at 410.404 million
More cheese, less butter in cold storage last month
The USDA says more dairy products were in cold storage during January. Total natural cheese stocks totaled 1.38 billion pounds January 31st, compared to 1.37 billion pounds a year ago.
More cheese, less butter in cold storage last month
The USDA says more dairy products were in cold storage during January. Total natural cheese stocks totaled 1.38 billion pounds January 31st, compared to 1.37 billion pounds a year ago.
EU, other countries may reassess U.S. ag agreements after tariff ruling
An ag economist says he’s watching how countries respond now that the U.S. Supreme Court has removed President Trump’s ability to issue broad tariffs with emergency powers. Ben Brown with
EU, other countries may reassess U.S. ag areements after tariff ruling
An ag economist says he’s watching how countries respond now that the U.S. Supreme Court has removed President Trump’s ability to issue broad tariffs with emergency powers. Ben Brown with
Biofuel rules, China trade could shift U.S. corn and soybean acres
The chief commodities economist with Stone X Group says the biggest factors shaping farmer planting decisions might not show up in USDA’s planting intentions data. Arlan Suderman says the Trump
Farm bankruptcies rise in 2025, ag attorney urges early financial reviews for 2026
An ag attorney says as farm bankruptcies increase across the Midwest, proactive financial reviews could be a critical risk management strategy. Joe Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies says reviewing
Great Lakes wheat grower network boosting production with high management strategies
An extension educator says a large plant biomass has been key in maximizing grain fill and reaching higher wheat yields. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield, “Sometimes we’ve tended
