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. […]
Improving U.S.-China relations could bolster ag trade
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says China’s panda gift is a goodwill gesture that signals an improvement in the U.S. and China relationship. “They talk about panda […]
Soybean checkoff investment leads to new soy-based asphalt product
Airable Research Lab is creating new soy-based products to help grow demand for U.S. soybeans. Jerry Bambauer farms in Auglaize County and is a member of the United Soybean Board. […]
ADA Mideast program helping schools navigate the updated USDA meal guidelines
A new program from the American Dairy Association Mideast is helping schools navigate the USDA’s updated federal nutrition standards. Jenny Crabtree, senior vice president of communications, says Smart Swaps provides […]
Michigan funds PFAS ag research, declares PFAS Awareness Week
The state of Michigan is investing nearly $2 million in research projects to better understand the impacts of PFAS in agriculture. Laura Johnson is the Chief Science Officer at the […]
Nebraska rancher says diesel costs squeezing cattle operations
A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says soaring diesel prices are hitting every part of her cattle operation. Jaclyn Wilson says the run-up has been extremely discouraging. “We’re looking […]
SNAP cost shift remains key hurdle in farm bill negotiations
The president of Minnesota Farmers Union hopes farm bill negotiators can find middle ground on the federal nutrition program. Gary Wertish says the biggest hangup is the cost shift on […]
Cooler, seasonal air ahead for the Heartland; beneficial rains on the Plains to shift eastward & southward
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the eastern U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation across […]
Nebraska farmers, ranchers get temporary tax and transportation relief
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is taking steps to provide economic relief for the state’s farmers and ranchers. Speaking with reporters Thursday evening, he said he signed two executive orders that […]
Higher reference prices shape 2025 farm program payments
Widespread 2025 farm program payments are expected to reach farmers next month. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says higher reference prices are helping trigger payments, while a one-time change […]