Agriculture News
February milk production up again
The USDA says U.S. milk production rose again in February. The National Agriculture Statistics Service says the 24 major milk-producing states made 17.6 billion pounds of milk, 3.1% more than
Cattle placements rise 4% on year, marketings down 7%
The USDA’s Cattle on Feed report fell within pre-report expectations. Placements into U.S. feedlots during February 2026 were up 4% on the year at 1.611 million head, towards the high
Bacon backs second round of farm aid, cites tariff impacts
A member of the House Ag Committee says he would support a second round of relief payments for farmers and ranchers. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, says the administration’s
Energy market volatility could impact the bottom line for farmers in 2026
An ag economist says volatility in the energy market could have a significant impact on farmers’ bottom line in 2026. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says he’s watching how
New Soybean Cyst Nematode lab to expand SCN testing capacity
Construction is underway on a new Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab at the University of Missouri. Mandy Bish, a plant pathologist at MU, says she will be directing the facility,
Illinois Manufacturers Association sees farm bill as opportunity to spur economic growth
The president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association says the certainty alone of a new five-year farm bill could be an economic driver. Mark Denzler tells Brownfield, “Any business,
EPA unaware of White House ag event, casting doubt on RVO reveal
It is unclear whether the Trump administration will make a major announcement on biofuels during an event next week. American Coalition for Ethanol members flew to Washington D.C. this week
Concerns about long-term nitrogen price hikes as Middle East tensions continue
An agribusiness group says ongoing tensions in the Middle East could cause long-term global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizer. Mike Seyfert, CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says
Concerns about long-term nitrogen price hikes as Middle East tensions continue
An agribusiness group says ongoing tensions in the Middle East could cause long-term global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizer. Mike Seyfert, CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says
Cash dairy prices end the week mostly higher
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese barrels on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.66. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.6625. Two sales were recorded at $1.66 and $1.6625. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.57. No sales were recorded. Butter was up $0.0075, matching Wednesday’s price at $1.80. Eight sales were
