Governor JB Pritzker says the annual Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair is a chance to spotlight the top youth livestock exhibitors in the state. “On behalf of the entire state of Illinois, congratulations.” He says, “Congratulations on all your successes and today’s outstanding achievement. We can’t wait to see all that you […]
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The director of food policy for the National Pork Producers Council says the Trump administration’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, implemented at
The USDA has announced Colton Buckley as the Chief of its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Buckley has previously served as Chief
The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the U.S. and China have made major progress in expanding market access
A field crops entomologist is reminding farmers to add tick checks to their crop scouting routine. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State
2026 Minnesota Pork Promoter of the Year Lindsey Loken of Blondie’s Butcher Shop in Wanamingo, Minnesota, calls Grillfest the “Super Bowl
An ag economist says new trading limits for cattle futures could bring additional volatility to the markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says the
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Monday, with no trading activity besides butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.5550. No sales were recorded.
A pilot program at Purdue University is bringing digital agriculture to middle and high school classrooms. Dennis Buckmaster with the Institute
Farmers are making good planting progress. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board member Darrell Aldridge says he’s
