Ethanol numbers mixed on week, year, but do show some positives
The weekly ethanol numbers were mixed. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.113 million barrels per day, down 5,000 on the week, but still generally in-line with most […]
Rollins says USDA to sell off South Building
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s reorganization plan is entering its next phase. During a press conference Wednesday, Rollins said the USDA South Building is being put up for […]
Nonprofit Farm Rescue brings volunteer support to Missouri
Farm Rescue is now available in Missouri to help farm families going through tough times. The nonprofit program uses volunteers and modern equipment to help families with planting, haying, hauling, […]
Focusing on efficiency
Finding increased efficiency on the farm is the focus for many at this year’s Commodity Classic. Rob Shafer, Illinois farmer and Classic co-chair, says producers are feeling the squeeze of […]
Beck’s Hybrids expanding research trials to give farmers additional insights on corn yield performance
A data analyst says new corn product research could help farmers better understand the importance of seed selection and crop management. Jim Schwartz, director of research, agronomy, and PFR at Beck’s […]
Wisconsin farmer: U.S. soybean trade strategy needs stable markets
A Wisconsin soybean farmer says he would like the Trump administration’s trade strategy to focus on finding new markets for U.S. soybeans and enforcing trade deals. “Having those markets locked […]
Grassley says fertilizer tariff relief, energy policy key to helping farmers
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump has tools available to help strengthen the ag economy. The Iowa Republican says he’s asking the president to look into fertilizer tariffs. “He […]
Mixed economic picture emerging for U.S. agriculture, economist says
An ag economist says the agricultural economy is sending mixed signals for farmers and ranchers. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University and says, “The economy is just not as strong […]
Cash dairy prices mostly up Wednesday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mostly up on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6375. No sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0425 at $1.6025. Two sales were recorded at $1.58 and $1.59. Cheese barrels were up $0.0700 at $1.56. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0225 at […]
From Blue Jacket to Broadcast: How FFA Shaped My Journey and Continues to Transform the Future of Agriculture
The blue jacket isn’t just something I talk about. It’s something I’ve lived. Long before I ever held a microphone, I zipped up that blue corduroy jacket as a high […]