Agriculture News
U.S. pushing for fair and predictable agriculture trade with China
The chief ag negotiator with United States Trade Representative says the administration is working to ensure a fair and balanced relationship with China. Julie Callahan told reporters during the recent
Missouri court grants preliminary approval for $7.3 billion nationwide Roundup settlement
A state court in Missouri has granted preliminary approval to a proposed U.S nationwide class action settlement to resolve current and future claims against Roundup™. Bayer has proposed a $7.3 billion
Cash dairy mostly steady to higher Friday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher except butter Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.64. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0075 at $1.6175. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.57. One sale was recorded at that price. Butter prices were down $0.03 at $2.01. Forty-seven sales
Massey Ferguson Showcases TIM Technology and MF 9S Tractor Updates at Commodity Classic
Labor shortages remain a challenge for many farms, and new technology from Massey Ferguson aims to help producers maintain efficiency and consistency in the field. At the recent Commodity Classic
Dusty Johnson: Congress nears deal on year-round E15
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota on the Rural Domestic Energy Council says a solution for nationwide, year-round E15 could be coming soon. “I think we’re getting really close to
Michigan FFA awards first Golden Scoop to Whitehall
A new partnership between the Michigan FFA Association and the Michigan State University Extension Product Center is helping to excite students about careers in the food industry. Innovation Counselor Clarence
Judge rules against Pure Prairie Poultry
A Wisconsin judge has ruled against a defunct poultry company that didn’t supply feed to their contracted growers. Buffalo County Judge Thomas Clark found Charles City, Iowa based Pure Prairie
Quality and Sustainability Drive U.S. Soybean Export Growth
In this Managing for Profit, hear from Tony Mellenthin, a Wisconsin farmer and the priority area coordinator for infrastructure and exports on the United Soybean Board, who says U.S. soybeans
Research shows farmers can lower cereal rye seeding rates and save money
A commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension says farmers utilizing cereal rye cover crops can potentially save money by lowering their seeding rates. Nathan Johanning says new
Pork industry urges action on state animal housing laws in farm bill
The National Pork Producers Council says the industry could be one step closer to regulatory certainty with the advancement of the farm bill. CEO Brian Humphreys says relief from inconsistent
