A livestock economist says cattle placements remain the figure to watch in this week’s Cattle on Feed report. Pre-report estimates have cattle placed into feedyards for August down 9 percent from last year. Charley Martinez, an ag economist at the University of Tennessee, says, “We know right now would be historically when we would see […]
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Minnesota farmers are encouraged to keep an eye out for Palmer amaranth during harvest. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz
The U.S. Senate is expected to consider the nominations of three USDA Under Secretaries and others awaiting approval later this week.
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. 5% of the crop is harvested, and near-term conditions look mostly favorable
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking, and ahead of the week’s business and Friday’s
A central Illinois poultry producer says finding adequate processing has been a major challenge for her first-generation operation. Anna Morrell, who
Dec. corn $4.29 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.49 and 3/4, up 7 centsOct. soybean meal $285.80, up
Specialty crop leaders are calling for strong research investments and expanded risk management options in a new farm bill. In a
Commentary. Out here in rural America, it’s easy to talk about luck. Good weather, good markets, good timing—when things go right,
The past president of National Sorghum Producers says China’s approval of Brazilian sorghum imports could be devastating for the industry. Craig
