The lead economist for grains and oilseeds with CoBank says access to labor remains one of the largest uncertainties facing agriculture. Tanner Ehmke says recent immigration crackdowns are creating an even tighter labor situation. “So much of the labor supply is declining.” He says, “If you look at the numbers of border crossings, they’ve almost […]
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher ahead of the week’s direct business. April live cattle
A farmer from northwestern Iowa says he’s hopeful state lawmakers can pass legislation that would allow the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline
A member of the Purdue Ag Alumni Association says having the right succession plan in place is key to preserving the
Soybeans were mixed. There’s more rain in the forecast for Argentina, while Brazil’s record harvest continues to move forward. There are
Mar. corn $4.28 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.10 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal
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A markup for another farm bill is planned for the end of the month in the House Ag Committee and an
John Deere says it’s bringing back 245 employees who were previously laid off at some of the company’s facilities in Iowa.
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Association Secretary Cody Brock says there are several key issues farmers are watching as
