High-oleic Soybeans Growth Opportunity in U.S. Dairy Rations
Robb Ewoldt, an Iowa farmer and at-large member of the Executive Committee of the United Soybean Board, says there’s potential for demand growth for high-oleic soybeans in the U.S. dairy […]
New ECO and SCO subsidy changes lower crop insurance costs in 2026
A senior official with Farm Credit Illinois says changes to the federal crop insurance program stand to benefit farmers. Lee Waters, vice president of crop insurance, says last summer’s reconciliation […]
Cargill closing Milwaukee beef plant
Cargill has announced it will close a Milwaukee meat processing facility this spring. The Emmber Lane plant processes ground beef and value-added beef products for retail and foodservice users. Cargill filed […]
Industry encouraged by sale language clarity, but 45Z gaps remain
A senior official with the Renewable Fuels Association says unanswered questions remain about the 45Z tax credit. The U.S. Treasury Department recently issued its proposed 45Z guidance, but RFA’s Robert […]
Ag retailers warn lawsuits still possible under new EPA dicamba label
Richard Gupton with the Ag Retailers Association says stricter over-the-top dicamba label requirements from the U.S. EPA are designed to keep the product on target and out of the courtroom, […]
Unseasonably mild temps, centered on the Plains; showers develop on the southwest High Plains
Across the Corn Belt, lingering cold weather is mostly confined to the eastern Great Lakes States. The colder areas generally overlap where fields and forests are still blanketed by snow. […]
A very mild, mid-winter pattern to continue; welcome moisture for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures in the Great Basin and Pacific Coast States, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Rockies […]
Cattle, hogs lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down with boxed beef lower during the session, waiting on direct business to develop. April live cattle closed $.32 lower […]
Michigan alliance pushes ‘smart trade’ as Trump targets Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge
A new alliance in Michigan is highlighting how trade inconsistencies have been detrimental for farmers. Mark Fisk with the Michigan Smart Trade Alliance says President Trump’s threats to block the […]
Soybeans see more support from demand talk, Brazil quality questions
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. The trade is watching weather in South America and waiting for more signs of another big round of demand from China. There’s […]