Illinois Farm Families Farm Ambassadors
Over the past two years, the Illinois Farm Families Coalition has utilized media content generated by farm ambassadors across the state to connect with consumers removed from the farm. In […]
Brazil’s CONAB forecasts record soybean output, higher exports
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA is projecting bigger soybean production. CONAB’s has Brazil’s new soybean crop at 177.639 million tons, which would be up 3.6% from the previous season’s all-time […]
Drought impacting southern Ohio corn and soybean yields
A southern Ohio farmer says drought has impacted corn and soybean yields. Greg Corcoran says conditions have been variable. “Our early soybeans did well, and the later planted stuff was hurt,” […]
Beef demand strong and profits remain despite smaller U.S. herd
Low commodity prices are causing tight margins and difficult times for crop farmers, but many beef producers are able to take advantage of low feed costs and high consumer demand, […]
Cattle futures higher to start the week, optimistic about cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, ahead of widespread direct business. December live cattle closed $2.22 higher at $244.75 and February live cattle closed $1.80 […]
Dairy farmer impressed with 2025 harvest so far
A central Wisconsin farmer is pleased with the 2025 crops. T.J. Draeger operates a dairy farm near Marathon City, Wisconsin. Brownfield caught up with Draeger while he was chopping snaplage […]
Iowa turkey producer says market conditions improving in 2025
A southeast Iowa livestock producer says economic conditions have been favorable for his turkey operation. Tim Meyer says this follows what he calls a volatile 2024. “Turkeys are relatively healthy […]
Farm and business coalition pushes immigration reform to retain skilled ag workers
A group representing farmers, processors, and other businesses is pushing for reforms to allow reliable and highly skilled workers to stay on the job in the U.S. James O’Neil is […]
Soybeans rebound as Trump revives trade optimism with China
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans continue to wait for end-of-the-month tariff talks between the U.S. and China. The renewed optimism followed social media activity […]
R-CALF joins national coalition calling on Trump to protect competition in ag markets
The CEO of R-CALF USA says strong antitrust enforcement is needed from President Trump to help restore competition in the livestock markets. Bill Bullard says the organization recently joined a […]