Triumph Foods pushes back on state-level ag laws
Missouri-based Triumph Foods has become the first pork processor to file a lawsuit against California’s Proposition 12, a law that mandates specific minimum housing standards for pigs, veal calves, and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 24, 2025
Dec. corn $4.24 and 1/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.09, down 3 centsOct. soybean meal $271.70, down $3.40Oct. soybean oil 49.29, down 6 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.19 and 1/2, down […]
USDA’s new plan could spur additional ag export sales, expand markets
USDA’s Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is committed to increasing ag export sales. Luke Lindberg says the department’s recently announced three-point plan focuses on building […]
Broiler production accelerates with 3% yearly growth in egg sets, 2% in placements
Broiler sets and placements are maintaining their faster than last year pace as poultry producers try to meet demand. The USDA says 247.105 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation […]
Crop and pasture conditions worsen
An atmospheric scientist says drought conditions are worsening in many areas of the U.S. impacting crops and pasture quality. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield there has been […]
Study: Intense rainstorms up dramatically since 1960, impacting U.S. agriculture
A senior meteorologist with AccuWeather says a new study shows U.S. farmers are facing more extreme rainfalls than in years past. Brett Anderson says 60 years of data shows it’s […]
Federal fix needed for H-2A guest worker program to avoid price hikes
An assistant professor at Ohio State University says a federal fix for farm labor is needed to prevent consumer price hikes and higher input costs for farmers. Margaret Jodlowski says nationwide […]
Michigan Christmas tree growers to present national tree
The White House’s National Christmas Tree is being sent from Michigan for the first time in 40 years. The National Christmas Tree Association has selected Rex and Jessica Korson as […]
U.S. ethanol production dips as plants prep for new corn crop
U.S. ethanol production last week fell to its lowest level since early May. That’s at least partially due to seasonal maintenance as facilities prepare to process the newly harvested 2025 […]
Rep. Angie Craig warns of crisis in ag economy: “farmers are hurting”
The Ranking Member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is concerned about the ag economy. “Well, there’s no doubt farmers are hurting. Input costs are up, prices are down.” Minnesota […]