Iowa ag officials confirm new HPAI cases, stress poultry safety
Two new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the detections occurred within multi-species backyard flocks in […]
Rollins says USDA programs and trade are boosting ag outlook
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says U.S. agriculture is building momentum in early 2026. During a press conference Wednesday afternoon, she said the USDA has opened enrollment for the Farmer Bridge […]
Label reading is a must
Because the red meat allergy that is caused by Alpha-Gal Syndrome can present itself in different labels, University of Missouri Extension Educator Eden Stewart says consumers have to be diligent […]
Rebuilding After a High Year
Rebuilding after a high yield year means learning more about how to replenish soil health to have a strong crop in the future. Listen to this Managing for Profit to learn […]
Breaking: 2026 and ’27 renewable volume obligations sent to OMB
The EPA is submitting long-awaited renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027 to the Office of Management and Budget. EPA assistant administrator for air and radiation Aaron Szabo spoke during […]
11th annual Give FFA Day is helping local FFA chapter funding
The National FFA Foundation is helping strengthen FFA chapters nationwide through Give FFA Day. Kristy Meyer with the National FFA Organization says all donations directly benefit the organization. “When someone donates, they can indicate if […]
Soybeans, corn find support from short covering, dollar weakness
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Brazil has harvested about 2 billion bushels of beans so far, while rain in Argentina is mostly benefitting later planted crops. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 25, 2026
Mar. corn $4.30 and 1/2, up 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $11.48 and 1/4, up 8 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $318.30, up $7.60Mar. soybean oil 60.26, up 23 pointsMar. […]
Live and feeder cattle finish firm as boxed beef lends support
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were higher, supported by the recent strength in boxed beef as traders continue to wait for direct business to get defined. April […]
USDA: broiler hatchery numbers dip on week, rise on year
Broiler hatchery numbers saw week-to-week declines but maintained their faster than a year ago paces. The USDA says 254.065 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, falling 321,000 on the […]