Reducing food waste in the New Year
In the United States, nearly 60 million tons of food is wasted every year. That is valued at around $218 Billion, yes, that was billion with a b. Kim Galeaz […]
HPAI confirmed in two Missouri flocks
The USDA says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in two Missouri counties. One positive case is in 10 birds in Butler County, located in southeast Missouri. The other […]
Global dairy price increases might help U.S. producers
A market advisor says prices for dairy products on the global market moved higher for the first time since August. Jenny Wackershauser with Ever.ag says, “We’re hoping this is a […]
Soybeans, corn give back some of Monday’s gains
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, unable to follow through on the early gains. China bought 336,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. soybeans ahead of the open, about […]
Soybeans, corn give back some of Monday’s gains
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, unable to follow through on the early gains. China bought 336,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. soybeans ahead of the open, about […]
Cattle futures up waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $.75 higher at $236.62 and April live cattle closed […]
Cattle futures up waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $.75 higher at $236.62 and April live cattle closed […]
Southern rust moves north, impacts Midwest crops in 2025
An agronomist in northwest Illinois says there were highs and lows for farmers in 2025. Brianna Gehrig with Brevant Seeds tells Brownfield corn and soybean growers saw a lot of […]
Southern rust moves north, impacts Midwest crops in 2025
An agronomist in northwest Illinois says there were highs and lows for farmers in 2025. Brianna Gehrig with Brevant Seeds tells Brownfield corn and soybean growers saw a lot of […]
IDOA focuses on global relationships to grow markets for Illinois farm products
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says increasing trade opportunities for the state’s producers remains a top priority in the new year. Jerry Costello says the agency looks […]