As the calendar changes to March, farmers across the Midwest are eyeing the start of the 2026 growing season.  “A lot of snowfall this year, so to be honest, we

Soybeans were sharply higher on commercial and technical buying, pulling nearby months back above $12 and closing out the week with good gains. The trade continues to monitor South America,

Justin Berg, technical product manager with WestBred, talks about the 50th anniversary of the break. He discusses new varieties available to farmers in 2026. Justin Berg: The post WestBred celebrates

Ryan Goddard, Asgrow Portfolio discusses the new products available to growers in 2026. He highlights their new product Viconic and what producers should consider for the next crop year. Ryan

A pair of economists at the University of Illinois say some farmers could have expanded access to federal crop insurance programs for 2026. Nick Paulson says changes included in the One

May corn $4.60 and 1/2, up 7 centsMay soybeans $12.00 and 3/4, up 21 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $317.20, up $7.90May soybean oil 66.58, up 88 pointsMay Chicago wheat

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about whether or not federal law prevents states from implementing additional pesticide label requirements. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, executive director of the Modern Ag

Wisconsin has lost four-point-three million commercial laying hens to highly-pathogenic avian influenza in less than a week. Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection officials say the two newest cases

The field of candidates for Wisconsin’s next Alice in Dairyland has been narrowed down to six.  The top candidates for the 79th Alice are Faith Baerwolf, Kelly Herness, Gabrielle Huitema,

Minnesota is gearing up for the 100th anniversary of FFA. Minnesota FFA Foundation executive director Val Aarsvold says there will be a year-long celebration in 2028 culminating in the milestone.