An agronomist with Bayer says accurate weather forecasts are vital for modern agriculture. Lance Tarochione, who covers west central Illinois, says farmers rely on weather data, especially during planting season. “Farmers are more obsessed with weather than weather men are I think.” He says, “We can’t help but look at it because so many of […]
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Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ending the week in the red after Monday’s drop. Beans are watching
The president of the National Cotton Council says more ad-hoc assistance is needed from the federal government, especially in the Delta.
A central Illinois pork producer says he’s optimistic about profitability in 2026. Chad Leman, whose operation is based in Woodford County,
A southwest Minnesota farmer is relieved he doesn’t need to pay for anymore fertilizer for his 2026 crop. George Goblish grows
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association estimates farmers lost $500 an acre on average in 2025, and this year could be worse.
May corn $4.65 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.61 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal
The USDA says U.S. milk production rose again in February. The National Agriculture Statistics Service says the 24 major milk-producing states
The USDA’s Cattle on Feed report fell within pre-report expectations. Placements into U.S. feedlots during February 2026 were up 4% on
A member of the House Ag Committee says he would support a second round of relief payments for farmers and ranchers.
