Managing risk in a volatile market
The cattle market has seen big swings in recent weeks, making it even more important for producers to protect their investments. Jackie Moore the owner of the Joplin Regional Stockyards […]
Hemp industry divided over Senate-approved changes to federal regulations
The chairman of the National Hemp Association says legislation included in the agriculture funding bill passed this week by the U.S. Senate rewrites the 2018 farm bill’s provision on hemp. […]
SNAP in America: When Feeding Millions Becomes a Wake-Up Call
Commentary. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) feeds more than 41 million people in America every month. That’s roughly one in eight people in this country. Let that sink in. […]
Live cattle lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, and feeders were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business. December live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $227.20 and February live […]
Corn market strengthens slightly ahead of USDA report
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. The trade is waiting for more confirmation of Chinese demand for U.S. soybeans. U.S. soybean prices are at a […]
Farmers weigh input costs and grain prices heading into winter
Farmers continue to assess commodity prices and the cost of inputs heading into winter. Southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser says it’s been a difficult year to market grain. “Prices are […]
Avian influenza surge tests Minnesota turkey industry’s readiness
Instances of highly pathogenic avian influenza are on the rise in the nation’s largest turkey-producing state. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says cases this fall have climbed […]
Timely fungicide applications lead to favorable soybean crop for Iowa farmer
A central Iowa farmer says his 2025 soybeans were some of the best he’s ever raised. Morey Hill of Madrid tells Brownfield, “I was very pleased with the bean yield. […]
Southwest Iowa farmer reports strong soybeans but weaker corn
The 2025 harvest was a mixed bag for southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser. “A really good harvest for soybeans. A mixed harvest I’d say on corn. Some of it was […]
Geomagnetic storm could threaten farmers’ yield data collection
A cropping systems specialist says farmers might be at risk of losing critical yield data due to a rare, geomagnetic storm this week. Terry Griffin with Kansas State University says […]