The USDA expects 50.113 million acres of hay to be harvested in 2026. That would be up 1% on the year, at least implying a larger national supply, but that will also depend on yield. Hay prices are highly variable, and depend largely on local supply and demand, along with quality. The USDA’s weekly national […]
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An extension agronomist who covers southeast and east central Iowa says most farmers in her area are in good shape with
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, along with the weakness in the dollar during the session. The USDA
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, optimistic about the week’s business. April live cattle closed $3.47
May corn $4.57 and 3/4, up 2 centsMay soybeans $11.71, up 11 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $316.40, up $1.50May soybean
Sorghum planted area is projected to decline in 2026. The USDA expects 6.12 million acres of to be planted to sorghum
The president of AgResource Company says higher costs of production for corn could result in a long-term shift toward more soybean acres in the U.S.
A veterinarian says producer education and herd monitoring are critical to protecting the U.S. cattle herd from New World screwworm. Dr.
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says he’s disappointed there’s still no permanent solution for nationwide, year-round E15.
The USDA says it’s taking steps to improve grazing access on federal lands to help strengthen the U.S. cattle industry.
