Some farmers say the latest federal government shutdown makes a difficult economic situation even worse. “Basically, we’re kind of numb to it because we’re trying to get the crop in.” But, central Illinois farmer Rob Shaffer, says the uncertainty is piling up. “Is there anybody negotiating a China trade deal? What is this going to […]
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Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. There’s ongoing cautious optimism ahead of tariff talks with China, and domestic demand
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were down as the trade continued to digest the USDA news,
The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says more producers are utilizing risk protection in the cattle markets. Josh
A pair of Illinois farmers say a sustained commitment to regenerative agriculture has helped their bottom line. Derek Martin and his
Dec. corn $4.28, up 5 centsNov. soybeans $10.44 and 3/4, up 10 centsDec. soybean meal $292.30, up $2.30Dec. soybean oil 50.87,
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley disagrees with President Trump’s plan to import beef from Argentina to help lower prices domestically. The Iowa
An American Farm Bureau economist says he’s hopeful more changes can be made to USDA’s federal milk marketing order rules before
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Clean Fuels Alliance America is asking the U.S. Trade Representative to close the gap on imported renewable diesel exempt from reciprocal
