Economist says financial flexibility can help create more marketing opportunities
An ag economist says farmers should keep their long-term financial goals in mind as they’re making grain marketing decisions this fall. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says there are […]
Illinois land values survey shows slight softening
An official with the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says Illinois land values showed signs of a decline in the first half of 2026. During a […]
Seasonal warmth for most; heat expands on much of the Plains, with widely-scattered showers & t-storms
Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather is helping to push summer crops closer to maturity. Dry weather is also favorable for reducing pockets of excess soil moisture across the […]
Late-season heat ahead for much of the Heartland; a pattern shift to welcome moisture across the Northwestern U.S.
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures in northern and central California, the Great Basin, and the Northwest, while hotter-than-normal conditions will cover […]
Drier September weather could favor Midwest harvest progress
Favorable September weather could give farmers an opportunity to make early harvest progress. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says much of the southwestern Corn Belt is expected to turn […]
Cattle futures close higher, lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on technical buying, with feeders see additional support from the losses in corn. October live cattle was up […]
Court Ruling on H-2A Farmworker Wages Could Boost Support for Ag Workforce Act
A California federal court judge has ruled the Department of Labor’s new farmworker wage rules are unlawful and need to be rewritten. John Hollay with the National Council of Agricultural […]
R-CALF calls for M-COOL amid beef import plan
The CEO of R-CALF USA says the decision to import more foreign beef underscores the need for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. Bill Bullard says President Trump’s recent proclamation to […]
Biofuel coalition warns against larger small refinery exemptions
A coalition of farmers, biofuel producers, oilseed processors and others are asking President Donald Trump not to expand Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “More than double what […]
Ah-ha moments: farm groups share the story of modern agriculture at Minnesota State Fair
Farm groups use the state fair to enlighten the public about modern agriculture. Ruth Meirick with Minnesota Farm Bureau says they’ve created an interactive experience at their booth at the […]