The United Dairy Industry of Michigan says farmers are helping strengthen food security in rural communities across the state. Cortney Freeland, vice president of engagement and outreach, says more than

An ag economist says a new tool from Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture could help producers calculate the cost of production. Chad Fiechter says the platform utilizes local data to give farmers a more

A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with

Biofuel groups are responding positively to the U.S. Department of Energy’s update to the 45ZCF-GREET model, released on Friday. Emily Skor with Growth Energy says she views this as a

The USDA is projecting increased milk supplies and declining cheese prices to overhang the market this year and next. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased

An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says rootless corn syndrome has been an issue for many farmers this spring. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all

A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to the week-to-week decline. Development conditions continue to look favorable in much of the region. The trade’s also watching late harvest

A member of Certified Angus Beef says high beef prices are causing consumers to shift their purchasing habits. Tracey Erickson, senior executive vice president, says demand for ground beef is

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, watching direct business unfold. August live cattle closed $1.50 lower at $241.17 and October live cattle closed $1.60 lower