The farmer education coordinator with the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute says work continues to bring more conservation resources to female farmers in Illinois. During a recent Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network

An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the recent uptick in soybean prices. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension

A pair of young Midwestern farmers say the current ag economy is making it even more difficult for beginning producers. Brandon Cummins, who grows corn, soybean, and wheat in far

A high-protein personal pizza took home the top prize at this year’s New Product Competition sponsored by the dairy checkoff.  Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students from Utah

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower waiting on direct business, feeders were mostly higher on the lower move in corn.  August live cattle closed $.80 lower at

The Michigan Legislature has restored funding for the 10 Cents a Meal program, helping schools buy Michigan-grown foods and support local farmers. Amanda Brezzell is with Groundwork Center for Resilient

Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. USDA confirmed the sale of old and new crop U.S. beans to China Wednesday morning, which led to some “buy

A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says tar spot has been confirmed in Missouri and other states this year, but the heat has been slowing its development. Mandy

An extension weed scientist says herbicide drift is a problem again this year, and it’s not just over-the-top dicamba. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s disappointed and

Sep. corn $4.35, down 8 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 1/4, down 1/4 centAug. soybean meal $312.30, down $3.90Aug. soybean oil 70.85, up 226 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.07 and