USMCA continuation important to farmers, others
Maintaining the USMCA trade deal with minor adjustments was the common message from farmers, processors, and government officials in Green Bay on Wednesday. Brian Kuehl with Farmers for Free Trade […]
Competition intensifies for cropland close to SE Wisconsin dairies
An ag real estate appraiser says farmland values are surging in southeastern Wisconsin. David Kluck with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the market has risen 25 to 35 percent since December. […]
National 4-H Council Ignite initiative helping members implement change through real-world experiences
The National 4-H Council’s Ignite initiative is giving members the tools they need to implement change in their communities. Owen Brosanders, this year’s 4-H Youth in Action award winner, developed a […]
Great Lakes states and provinces unite on sustainable farming research and innovation plan
Governors across the Great Lakes region are prioritizing sustainable agriculture and research as part of a new collaboration. Cailyn Andrews is the program manager of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence […]
Soybeans, corn pulled lower by crude oil, planting
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Soybeans followed bean and crude oils, while watching U.S. planting and the situation in Iran. Traders are also waiting for next […]
Bode: Policy gaps hurting U.S. ag markets
The CEO of the Corn Refiners Association says federal policy must do a better job of supporting market access for ag producers. John Bode says the industry needs data driven […]
Farmers press USTR to avoid actions that could hurt ag exports in Section 301 hearings
Farmers are asking the U.S. Trade Representative to do no harm to agriculture in ongoing trade negotiations. American Soybean Association’s Dave Walton was one of several ag leaders to testify […]
Illinois Bacon Day
The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) says May 6th has been proclaimed Illinois Bacon Day. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, says […]
Precision ag funding included in House farm bill
The farm bill package recently passed out of the U.S. House includes legislation that expands access to precision agriculture tools. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield her PRECISE Act will […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 6, 2026
Jul. corn $4.68 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.94 and 3/4, down 16 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $317.30, down $3.10Jul. soybean oil 75.02, down 189 pointsJul. […]