An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says the index of current conditions fell to its lowest level since December 2024. “In mid-June, we were facing some very low crop prices,” he says. “I […]
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly lower ahead of direct business. August live cattle closed $.67
A senior director with Central Life Sciences says the sluggish ag economy has most farmers exploring any means possible to protect
The director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch says maintaining state funding for agricultural research in the next fiscal year is a
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, rallying after updated midday weather forecasts. The trade continues to watch weather
A Minnesota organic farmer says premiums for corn are improving. Carolyn Olson of Cottonwood tells Brownfield conventional and organic markets often
A new Ohio bill could help improve carbon capture and sequestration across the state. Luke Crumley with Ohio Corn and Wheat says
Sep. corn $4.43 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 3/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal
A farm financial advisor says year-end balance sheets remain the best measure of an operation’s financial health, but a mid-year statement
The USDA Farm Service Agency is accepting more than two million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program this year. Under Secretary
