Finding increased efficiency on the farm is the focus for many at this year’s Commodity Classic. Rob Shafer, Illinois farmer and Classic co-chair, says producers are feeling the squeeze of high input costs and low commodity prices. “If you can save a buck here, or a buck there in today’s economy that is the way […]
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Broiler hatchery numbers saw week-to-week declines but maintained their faster than a year ago paces. The USDA says 254.065 million broiler-type
The weekly ethanol numbers were mixed. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.113 million barrels per day, down 5,000
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s reorganization plan is entering its next phase. During a press conference Wednesday, Rollins said
Farm Rescue is now available in Missouri to help farm families going through tough times. The nonprofit program uses volunteers and
A data analyst says new corn product research could help farmers better understand the importance of seed selection and crop management. Jim
A Wisconsin soybean farmer says he would like the Trump administration’s trade strategy to focus on finding new markets for U.S.
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump has tools available to help strengthen the ag economy. The Iowa Republican says he’s
An ag economist says the agricultural economy is sending mixed signals for farmers and ranchers. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University
Cash dairy prices were mostly up on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6375. No sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0425 at $1.6025. Two sales were recorded at
