New research from Purdue University could help hemp growers lower input costs and improve overall profitability. Extension specialist Margurite Bolt says ongoing field trials are testing how different genetics can

A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says a new analysis finds the economic cost of a glyphosate ban would be monumental. Aaron Hager says the research

Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher. Forecasts have a return to hotter, drier conditions in some key growing areas starting late this weekend. Still, parts of the region do have

The National Milk Producers Federation is looking at ways to help producers improve their dairy management practices.  Dr. Meggan Hain says updates to the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management

The chair of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board Chair says rising imports continue to threaten what little American production is left. “Having to deal with imports coming in just totally

North-central Kansas farmer Brett Grauerholz says ongoing drought is stressing his corn and soybean crops.   “Luckily with some irrigation in the area, we’ve been able to keep it going

An ag meteorologist says he’s closely watching how another heat wave could impact crop conditions in parts of the Midwest. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says there’s

Senate lawmakers questioned U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about agricultural exports on Wednesday. During a hearing, Greer said President Trump’s trade agenda is working for farmers and ranchers. “For starters,

Cash dairy prices were mostly down Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.01 to $0.69. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.67. Five sales were recorded ranging from $1.6675 to $1.68.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0025 $1.63. No

A market analyst says wheat futures have been rallying this month. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the surge has primarily been driven by escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Black Sea