Michigan pilot works to increase local food purchases and farm partnerships
Four Michigan institutions are evaluating how they can buy more local food and strengthen partnerships with farmers and suppliers. Melanie Tran is the Michigan impact manager at the Center for Good Food Purchasing. […]
Minnesota Ag Commissioner warns of yield losses from drought
A dry August is raising concerns as crops near maturity in Minnesota. Thom Petersen, the Department of Agriculture Commissioner for the state, tells Brownfield corn and soybeans are struggling. “Unfortunately […]
Magnets leading to more efficient spray applications
The Midwest regional manager with MagrowTec says magnet technology is leading to more efficient chemical applications on the farm. Nathan Keppler says the Ireland -based company’s magnetic conditioning system has […]
CHS, OCP target 2028 startup for Louisiana phosphate fertilizer plant
The nation’s largest ag cooperative, CHS, is partnering with a major phosphate fertilizer producer to build a fertilizer production facility in Louisiana by the end of the decade. CHS CEO […]
Butter, nonfat dry milk rise while cheese slips at CME Friday
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0075 to $0.7375. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down […]
Farmers question Trump administration’s biofuels policy
A pair of farmers say they’re frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the Trump administration’s biofuels policy. Northeast Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson says the Renewable Volume Obligations announced in […]
Armyworm reports increase in parts of Missouri
An agronomist says there have been reports of armyworms across portions of Missouri. “We’re always watching for it and so far this year, we’ve had some reports,” says Travis Harper, […]
MMPA Young Dairy Cooperators build farm and family after a blazing beginning
A young dairy farming couple says they had to build the farm of their dreams twice before taking over as the fifth generation of their family operation. Bryan and Molly […]
Economist says financial flexibility can help create more marketing opportunities
An ag economist says farmers should keep their long-term financial goals in mind as they’re making grain marketing decisions this fall. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says there are […]
Illinois land values survey shows slight softening
An official with the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says Illinois land values showed signs of a decline in the first half of 2026. During a […]