Heat & high humidity ahead for much of the Heartland; more rain & severe storms ahead

A government affairs director says tariffs will likely remain part of President Trump’s trade strategy, regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court

A farm business management coach says it’s still possible for farmers to be profitable and reduce losses in challenging times. Bret

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were limit down on fund liquidation and technical weakness.  The market continues

An agricultural real estate expert says there has not been a drop in most farmland values. Colton Lacina with Farmers National

Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Support came from the ongoing cautious optimism about the trade framework with China.

Dec. corn $4.35 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal

An American Farm Bureau economist says the government shutdown has an impact on his job. Danny Munch tells Brownfield government produced

An eastern Nebraska farmer says extreme weather took a toll on some of his crops this year. Mark McHargue of Central

Dairy farms across the Great Lakes don’t have the workforce they need, and it’s restricting business operations. MSU economist David Ortega tells Brownfield