Farmer says unclear trade enforcement could hurt ag exports
A farmer says the lack of details and enforcement mechanisms in last year’s trade frameworks could derail any progress that’s been made. Jan TenBensel says it’s a major concern. “These […]
Row crop profits under pressure as grain markets tighten faster than normal
A grain and oilseed analyst with Terrain says row crop profitability could come down to luck for many farmers this year. Marc Rosenbaum says margins for corn, soybean, and wheat are expected to […]
Yield adjustments are expected in January USDA report
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says USDA is expected to lower corn and soybean yields in the upcoming supply and demand report. “We don’t get a great […]
October ethanol, DDGS export numbers solid
Ethanol exports continued to hold to their record pace late in 2025. The Renewable Fuels Association says 185 million gallons of ethanol were exported during October, rising 25% from September, […]
University of Illinois research says more acres are needed to make combine investments pay
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says increased machinery costs continue to squeeze farmers’ profits. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Gary Schnitkey says research shows […]
Cash dairy prices mostly steady to lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices steady-to-lower except for nonfat dry milk Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at 0.70. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0350 at $1.33. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3350 to […]
Ag policy expert: ad-hoc farm aid payments ignore deeper problems in agriculture
An associate professor of ag policy at the University of Illinois says more ad-hoc assistance from the Trump administration or Congress isn’t addressing the bigger problems facing agriculture. “It’s merely […]
Some rural Indiana townships could face consolidation under new proposed legislation
New legislation in the Indiana General Assembly could change how some rural communities operate. District 16 representative Kendell Culp says House Bill 1315 would dissolve or consolidate certain townships with […]
Mostly slow holiday week for U.S. export sales as report gets back on schedule
The USDA says export sales were mixed during the week ending January 1st. Corn notched a marketing year low following a handful of cancelations led by unknown destinations. Soybeans were […]
Resiliency drives Iowa Pork Producers’ legislative goals for 2026
Resiliency is the theme for the Iowa Pork Producers as the Association prepares for the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session. Director of public policy Harrison Furlow says policy priorities are focused […]