A pair of long-time Illinois farmers say they’ve seen a downturn in the ag economy before. “We remember the ‘80s way too well, so we need to keep a handle on that debt.” Rock Katschnig, who just harvested his 49th crop in Henry County, says that mindset means he’s eliminated big-ticket purchases for the foreseeable […]
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, watching direct business develop. February live cattle closed $2.10 higher
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Planting and development weather in South America continues to look generally
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued conditional approval of Exzolt Cattle-CA1 from Merck to combat New World screwworm.
Mar. corn $4.47 and 1/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.19 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal
Mar. corn $4.47 and 1/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.19 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal
The USDA says New World screwworm has been detected approximately 120 miles from the U.S. border. This is the third incident
The House Ways and Means Committee is pushing for clear trade policies as lawmakers question the long-term impacts of tariffs. During
The executive director of Indiana Pork says the organization is focused on ensuring regulatory burdens don’t limit growth opportunities for the
The Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping has spent the past year analyzing limitations across the St. Lawrence Seaway and opportunities
