Missouri farmer on input costs: it’s going to be a rough year
A farmer in central Missouri says he’s concerned about how expensive it is to raise corn and soybeans. “It’s going to be a rough year next year.” Jay Schutte, who […]
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.63. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0375 at […]
Is it now or never for year-round E15?
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association fears it could be now or never for Congress to pass year-round E15. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield federal legislation allowing uninterrupted […]
Grain marketing specialist says there could be opportunities to protect some margins this fall
The president of AgResource Company says there could be opportunities to protect some margins this fall. Dan Basse tells Brownfield farmers will need to be more proactive in their grain […]
Extension specialist encourages “conceptual biosecurity” as avian flu persists
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to infiltrate poultry facilities despite ongoing improvements in biosecurity. Dr. Abby Schuft is a program leader in the University of Minnesota Extension Agricultural and Natural […]
One in four farmers could lose insurance as ACA credits expire
The ranking member of the House Committee on China says the healthcare credits at the heart of the ongoing federal government shutdown are vital to farmers. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi tells […]
Farmers face mounting losses amid low prices and rising production costs
A Kansas farmer says it isn’t just low commodity prices that are causing problems for producers. Paul Penner says rising input costs are putting farmers in a tough spot. “Every […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 14, 2025
Dec. corn $4.10 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.07 and 3/4, up 1 centDec. soybean meal $274.10, down 90 centsDec. soybean oil 50.60, up 63 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Food as Medicine movement offers growth opportunity for U.S. agriculture
The Director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tuffs University says he expects to see nutrition as a more prioritized part of healthcare moving forward. Dariush Mozaffarian says the […]
Three new cases of HPAI found in northern Indiana
Three new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in northern Indiana. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), HPAI was found in a commercial meat […]