Calculating the true cost of production
A new tool from Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture is helping producers calculate production costs. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Chad Fiechter explains how the platform works. The […]
Scattered rains return to parts of the Heartland; temperatures near seasonal levels for most
Across the Corn Belt, mild weather favors corn and soybean development. By June 21, five percent of the nation’s corn acreage had begun silking, while 9% of the soybeans were […]
ASA touts Senate’s farm bill draft
The CEO of the American Soybean Association says he’s encouraged by the Senate’s farm bill framework. Steve Censky tells Brownfield, “This is a necessary step so we can finally get […]
A dramatic shift in weather: Heat & humidity ahead for much of the Heartland; still active for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures along and east of a line from southwestern New Mexico to the Red River Valley of […]
Asian Longhorned tick spread forces cattle producers to change herd management strategies
A cattle producer from Missouri says animal health issues are a top concern right now. Freddie Keaton raises cattle in south central Missouri, and is president of the Independent Cattle […]
Rainy stretches hamper Missouri hay cutting
It’s been feast or famine when it comes to precipitation for producers in Missouri. Freddie Keaton raises cattle in the south-central part of the state. “I think we’ve cut 60 […]
Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. August live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $246 and October live cattle closed […]
McDonald’s highlights Michigan dairy partnerships for June Dairy Month
McDonald’s owner/operators are learning more about their dairy supply chains as part of June Dairy Month. Shawn Saputo owns several restaurants across Mid-Michigan and is the government relations chair for […]
Senate Ag Committee drops skinny farm bill draft
Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agricultural Act of 2026, which he says provides long-overdue stability to the industry. “It will strengthen agriculture, support rural communities and […]
Research finds farmers cautious about shifting management for extreme weather
New research is studying how much of a risk farmers are willing to take to adapt to a changing climate. Natalie Loduca with the University of Illinois’ Department of Agricultural […]