Sign-up is now open for 2026 USDA farm programs, and an ag economist says the later enrollment period gives farmers more information for their decision. Bart Fischer at Texas A&M University says the yield picture is clearer. “When you’re evaluating things like the ARC program, ARC-CO moves on prices, but it also moves on yield. […]
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The president of the National Farmers Union says a stronger farm safety net is needed in the farm bill. Rob Larew
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, while ending the week with modest gains. China bought 111,000 tons of U.S.
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down watching and waiting on direct trade and those
Dec. corn $5.27 and 1/2, down 3 centsNov. soybeans $13.03 and 1/2, down 16 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $354.60, down
The assistant director of the TIAA Center for Farmland Research with the University of Illinois says cash rental rates are expected
The president of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says economic challenges have weighed on many producers. Craig Moss, a producer from Hull,
Placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots fell sharply in August. The USDA says placements of 1.617 million head were below pre-report
Live cattle from Mexico are expected to begin crossing into the U.S. through the Santa Teresa port of entry in New
An Indiana pork producer says the industry remains cautiously optimistic Congress will find a way to address California’s Proposition 12 law
