The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly three-quarters of the U.S. cattle herd is being impacted by significant drought conditions. Craig Uden, president of the Nebraska Cattlemen, says the lack of moisture is putting significant pressure on producers in his state. “We might have 1,000,000 cows that would be challenged as far as how they’re […]
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Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Old crop export sales were a marketing year low at 5.2 million
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by technical selling and the sharply lower move in boxed
Jul. corn $4.67 and 1/2, down 1 centJul. soybeans $11.92 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $318.90, up
Escalating fuel prices are being felt on farms across the U.S. North Iowa farmer Casey Schlichting says the cost of hauling
The Department of Justice has settled their civil lawsuit against data company Agri Stats for potential anticompetitive practices in the meat
The National Pork Board says growing demand for ground pork provides opportunities for the industry. Sarah Showalter, director of consumer and business
Several Illinois ag groups are relieved that legislation calling for more than 24 hours notification before applying some agricultural chemicals has
A House Ag Committee member says he’s pleased with its version of the farm bill. Wisconsin’s 8th District Republican Tony Weid says, “I feel
An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recent high school graduates find careers in agriculture. Eight students from across the state will be joining
