U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s concerned about the economic outlook for U.S. farmers and ranchers. “Even at $4.10 for corn the new reference price, and $10 for soybeans, it’s still way under the cost of production.” He tells Brownfield securing relief from high input costs is one of the biggest challenges. “One of the […]
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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
Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days will have more focus on forage this year. Ron Zygarlicke is leading the field demonstrations. He says,
A member of the House Ag Committee says she’s disappointed in the farm bill that’s made its way to the Senate.
Corn and soybean futures are higher to start the week after the White House said China agreed to purchase at least $17
The Kansas Farm Bureau Board of Directors has selected Glenn Brunkow to serve as the organization’s next president. Brunkow is a
As farmers finish planting and prepare in-season nutrient management plans, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Chris Kluemke, says spring nitrogen stabilization
