Poultry production pushed higher by larger processing totals
Poultry production was up last month. The USDA says 4.646 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome during August, rising 4% on the year. Chicken accounted for most of that […]
Retail beef prices and ranch profits aren’t the same
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s a common misconception that cattle producers are benefiting from record-high beef prices. Faith Parum says the connection between grocery store […]
Red meat in cold storage rises as poultry shrinks
Demand differences for red meat and poultry showed up in the USDA’s latest cold storage update. Red meat supplies at the end of August were up 8% on the year […]
2026 crop year optimism fades as diesel prices continue to climb
A group of Ohio farmers say record-high diesel prices could threaten the financial viability of their operations. “It’s really looking bad for our budgets.” West central Ohio farmer Scott Haerr […]
New corn disease reported in Michigan, scouting encouraged in the Great Lakes
A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan, and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes region. “We’re finding it pretty much in every field that […]
Farm bill action likely pushed to lame-duck session
The CEO of the National Cotton Council says he’s not expecting Senate floor time for the farm bill before lawmakers leave for the October recess. Gary Adams says it’s not […]
Northern Plains soybean basis strengthens amid tight supplies
A market analyst says a combination of factors are strengthening soybean basis in the Northern Plains this fall. Randy Martinson with Martinson Ag Risk Management, based in eastern North Dakota, […]
Rain delays harvest, raises concerns for soybean losses
Persistent wet weather is expected to keep a north Iowa farmer out of the field through at least the first few days of October. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans […]
Farm financial stress appears in more than one bankruptcy category
A leader with the National Agricultural Law Center says understanding farm bankruptcy trends requires looking at more than just Chapter 12 filings. Senior staff attorney Elizabeth Rumley says Chapter 12 […]
Butter leads cash dairy prices higher while cheese blocks slip Friday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8050. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 to $1.3075. […]