An ag economist says farmers should be more proactive purchasing fertilizer for 2027. “Just from my pessimistic perspective, I really think this thing with the Strait (of Hormuz) and Iran is going to carry forward here,” Gregg Ibendahl said. Ibendahl tells Brownfield he doesn’t expect relief in prices anytime soon. “I don’t think I would […]
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From farm policy and industry concerns, to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast.
Sep. corn $4.78 and 3/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.20 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal
The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says work continues to assist producers impacted by the abrupt closure of
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were up and feeders were mostly higher, preparing for widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA
Commercial red meat production saw a year-over-year decline in July. The USDA says 4.287 billion pounds of red meat were produced
An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says having a strong
A U.S. Representative says farmers need stable policies and expanded domestic demand. Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says biofuels are critical to
The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says the biofuels industry is in a good place. “Overall, the health of
The government relations director with the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) says rising health insurance costs are adding to the financial squeeze
