USDA suspends imports of live cattle from Mexico along southern ports of entry
The USDA has suspended imports of live cattle, bison, and horses from Mexico through southern ports of entry due to the continued northward spread of New World Screwworm. In a […]
Tar spot spreading in South Dakota
A plant pathologist says farmers should be on the lookout for tar spot. “We found tar spot in 46 of our 66 counties last year.” Connie Strunk with South Dakota […]
Narrow planting window ahead for Delta
Ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says there will be a short window where Delta farmers might get some planting or fieldwork completed, starting Wednesday. “The window will be somewhat limited, but […]
Significant black cutworm moth flights in parts of Minnesota
More significant black cutworm moth flights are being reported in parts of the Upper Midwest. Bruce Potter with the Minnesota Cooperative Black Cutworm Trapping Network says the bulk of captures […]
Minnesota farmer concerned for emerging crops in weekend heat
Unseasonably warm conditions are causing some concern for emerging crops in west-central Minnesota. Anne Schwagerl farms in Big Stone County and says temperatures could reach the 90’s this weekend. “And […]
Live cattle futures mostly lower to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, and feeders were lower with boxed beef down at midday. June live cattle closed $.42 higher at $214.67 and August […]
Food fraud prevention expanding with AI
The Director of the Food Fraud Prevention Academy says efforts are increasing to identify artificial intelligence supply chain risk factors. John Spink’s food fraud prevention research at Michigan State University […]
Illinois lawmakers considering fee to benefit conservation
The deputy director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance says a proposal to introduce a new per acre fee for taking agricultural land out of production is gaining momentum in the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 9, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.49 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.51 and 3/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.10, down 60 […]
Lingering wet conditions slow planting in northwest Iowa
Lingering wet conditions have slowed planting progress in northwest Iowa. Shane Holtorf of Pomeroy says he started planting corn April 13th and finished a week later. “We got a start […]
