Several farmers say a one-time government bailout isn’t a long-term solution to the sluggish farm economy. Southeastern Illinois farmer Don Guinnip, who raises row crops and cattle in Clark County, says tight margins are on everyone’s mind. “I think the thing that weighs on every farmer in the Midwest is the price squeeze we’re in.” […]
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The president of the Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) says the organization continues to push for a new farm bill that strengthens
The head of the American Soybean Association says the escalation of trade tensions with China are concerning. Steve Censky says an
A long-standing partnership is helping consumers understand how pork is raised and prepared. Jeanette Merritt, communications director for Indiana Pork, says
The Director of Michigan State University’s Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center says there’s a steady push northward to grow soybeans
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, watching direct business develop. Boxed beef was higher during the
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling contracts to a lower weekly finish. The trade continues to monitor the
Dec. corn $4.13, down 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.06 and 3/4, down 15 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $275.00, down
An ag economist says there’s been some mixed volatility in the grain markets. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says a lack of
An ag economist says the farmers waiting for an Ag Risk Coverage payment on last year’s crops will likely have to
