The escalating price of fertilizer looms large as farmers begin the 2026 growing season. Chris Edgington grows corn and soybeans near St. Ansgar in north-central Iowa and says most growers in his area buy the bulk of their nitrogen needs in the fall or early winter. “So most people are feeling pretty good about where […]
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mixed waiting on direct business ahead of the long holiday
A farm succession specialist says setting aside regular time for transfer planning can make decisions about an operation’s future more manageable.
Many farmers are putting together crop nutrition programs for 2026. Andrew Tucker with Loveland Products says macronutrients will be an important
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There was no change in weather, with parts of the region expected
President Trump has signed a pair of executive orders that address market access and competition for America’s farmers and ranchers.
Dec. corn $5.36 and 3/4, down 4 centsNov. soybeans $13.09 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $348.20, down
John Deere See & Spray product marketing manager Zach Becker says See & Spray Gen 2 has been released for model
An ag economist with American Farm Bureau says record production costs in USDA’s September Farm Income Report reflect how much net
An ag economist with the University of Illinois says the recent rally in the commodity markets could impact crop insurance payouts
