The senior vice president of producer and state engagement with the National Pork Board is hearing about common challenges throughout the swine industry. Brett Kaysen attended Minnesota Pork Congress this week and says as he’s traveled the country this winter, three general themes keep getting brought up. “Number one is labor, labor, and labor. There […]
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Dry fields, low humidity, high winds, and hot farm equipment have been causing harvest fires across the Midwest. Paul Casper in
Chet Edinger, a farmer in southeast South Dakota, says the hot, dry weather is taking the top end off corn and
A Wisconsin farmer is grateful for this year’s nearly-perfect growing conditions and surprisingly good soybean yields. Steve Duwe farms near Johnson
A farmer in southeast Missouri says a little moisture makes all the difference at harvest. Patrick Seyer in Scott County says
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, with feeders in the lead on supply tightness,
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says federal trade policy is adding an unnecessary burden on farmers. “We’re in
Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.17 and 3/4, down 1/4 centDec. soybean meal $277.10, down
An Ohio State Extension soybean pathologist says fall is an ideal time to identify soybean cyst nematode pressure in fields.
A northwest Ohio farmer says hot and dry weather during the growing season has impacted his 2025 crop. Justin Gravatt says he only planted
