An ag coalition of farm and restaurant groups is calling on Congress to pass immigration reform to address workforce shortages. American Business Immigration Coalition CEO Rebecca Shi says Congress currently

The University of Nebraska president says the institution’s new digital ag hub could be a game changer for the industry. Dr. Jeffry Gold says agriculture continues to evolve, and the

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking, ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. October live cattle closed $1.55

An ag economist says 2027 is expected to be another record cost year for farmers. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says input cost increases will be seen across

Dec. corn $5.35 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.18 and 3/4, up 14 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $360.10, up $9.90Oct. soybean oil 69.88, up 23 pointsDec.

An agronomy specialist with Golden Harvest says crop conditions are a mixed bag across the Corn Belt. “Places look really good and then across the road not so much.” Stefan

The director of the Ag Autonomy Institute at Mississippi State University says artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of agriculture. Alex Thomasson says AI can take precision agriculture

An eastern Iowa farmer says fertilizer price relief is needed sooner rather than later. Lance Lillibridge of Vinton says the situation is dire. “The check engine light is on and

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says fertilizer costs remain a significant challenge as farmer face tight margins. During a media call Tuesday morning, the Iowa Republican said the US needs continued

A south-central Iowa farmer says his 2026 fall harvest will get underway soon. Steve Kuiper raises corn and soybeans near Knoxville in Marion County. “I think we’ll cut some beans