Michigan Farm Bureau delegates have selected a northwest cherry grower as their next president. Ben LaCross says he’d like to amplify the importance of Michigan-grown food on a broader level. “We have such a great climate for growing specialty crops, grain, sugarbeets, dairy, and everything else,” he says. “But with increasing trade and lower commodity […]
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The president-elect of Nebraska Cattlemen says it’s a good time to be a cattle producer. “We have never experienced the highs
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
