IATP: Farm bill should strengthen diverse, local food systems
A policy specialist with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the next farm bill needs to support farmers at all scales. “It’s not a good time to be […]
Craig says Trump tariffs are squeezing farmers from all sides
The Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee suggests Trump administration trade policies are devastating the ag economy. Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig tells Brownfield farmers are hurting and need help. […]
Iowa farmer sees yield loss after scaling back fungicide use
A farmer from western Iowa says he pulled back on fungicide purchases this year and is starting to see the results at harvest. Kevin Ross says corn yields have been […]
Fire and farm safety tips for farmers at harvest
Fire prevention helps farmers stay safe at harvest. Dry fields, low humidity, high winds, and hot farm equipment have been causing harvest fires across the Midwest. Gale Blomenkamp with the […]
National Farm to School month
October is National Farm to School month. Brianna Goode, Indiana’s Farm to School coordinator, says the program connects farmers with school districts interested in serving locally grown food in school […]
Compeer Financial: Dairy farms remain strong but cautious about expansion
A lender says most dairy farms have been financially healthy during this ag economic downturn, but they’re reluctant to expand or make capital investments. Curtis Gerrits is the Senior Animal […]
Agriculture awaits the details of Trump’s tariff-funded aid package
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says he’s optimistic the Trump administration will announce more details of farmer assistance “fairly soon.” Jason Smith tells Brownfield the […]
Hemp seed meal approved for laying hens, opening new market for U.S. farmers
The president of the Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) says approval of hemp seed meal for laying hens is the latest step in expanding markets for hemp growers. Andrew Bish says […]
Soybeans, corn edge higher as harvest advances and trade talks loom
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Support was tied to the optimism about tariff talks with China and the potential for trade aid. Still, those tariff discussions are […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 8, 2025
Dec. corn $4.22, up 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.29 and 1/2, up 7 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $278.00, up $1.10Dec. soybean oil 51.48, up 44 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]