An ag economist says he’s concerned about the continued layoffs that have occurred throughout the ag equipment industry. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says farm equipment sales dropped for a 16th straight month in the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. “Tighter credit conditions and weak farm commodity prices are just having some negative impacts on farmers, […]
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Congress continues to discuss ways to provide supplemental financial assistance to farmers. U.S. Congressman and House Ag Committee member Brad Finstad,
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were up, watching direct business develop in the North at higher prices, following up
The Minnesota Biofuels Association is celebrating a significant milestone. Executive director Brian Werner says there are now 500 E15 fueling stations
A southwestern Wisconsin farmer says it has been challenging on the farm, but he remains positive. James Edge farms with his
Mar. corn closed at $4.48 and 1/4, down 3/4 centJan. soybeans closed at $9.95 and 1/2, up 3/4 centJan. soybean meal
USDA and Michigan State University Extension are collaborating to create more comprehensive resources for beginning farmers. USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying. Beans started lower but found support from near-term demand expectations, despite the
Broiler sets and placements continue to point towards more chicken in 2025. The USDA says 249.821 million broiler-type eggs went into
An ag labor consultant says dairy farmers need to follow the rules when utilizing H-2A guest workers. Sarah Black with Great
