E15, RVO clarity among top issues for Renewable Fuels Association
The Renewable Fuels Association is monitoring several key issues in 2026. RFA chief economist Scott Richman says a federal solution for year-round E15 is at the top of the list. […]
Grassley casts doubt on ‘famine to feast’ outlook for farmers
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says more ad hoc assistance will be necessary if commodity prices don’t improve this year. During a call with ag reporters Thursday, the Iowa Republican told […]
Managing cows at dry-off has changed
A veterinarian says today’s high-producing milk cows should be managed differently during dry-off than cows from more than a decade ago. Dr. Linda Tikofsky with Boehringer Ingelheim tells Brownfield the […]
2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans urge ‘eat real food’ approach
The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have rolled out the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says, “Eat real food.” During a news […]
Study shows dairy costs remain high
A recent study shows Illinois dairy farms are continuing to have negative economic returns. Bradley Zwilling with the University of Illinois and the Farm Business Farm Management Association tells Brownfield […]
FBA signup expected to be simple for farmers
The executive director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says eligible row crop farmers should have an easy time receiving payments from the upcoming $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) […]
Farmer sentiment declines as farmers become more concerned about tariffs and soybean exports
An ag economist says ongoing tariff policy uncertainty has led to a decline in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says producers are still concerned about the loss of soybean market share to China. “Fifty-two percent […]
Minnesota Soybean Growers watching DNR Public Waters Inventory update closely
Water regulations in the Land of 10,000 Lakes have the attention of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. MSGA president Darin Johnson, who farms near Wells, says the Department of Natural […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat climb, watching world weather, demand
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans continue to watch weather in South America, including chances for better rain coverage in parts of Argentina. Weather in Brazil […]
Cattle, hog futures pressured at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit taking, waiting for direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $2.10 lower at $234.52 and April […]