Some corn hybrids saw renewed corn leaf aphid pressure in 2025
A field crop entomologist with the University of Illinois says some farmers were once again plagued by corn leaf aphids in 2025. Nick Seiter tells Brownfield, “Not nearly to the […]
Inari Agriculture permanently lays off 64 employees at West Lafayette, Indiana location
A biotechnology facility in West Lafayette has permanently laid off 64 employees. Inari Agriculture, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, uses artificial intelligence to improve yields in corn, soybeans, and wheat. The […]
Analyst says farmland market is expected to stabilize in 2026
An analyst says the farmland market is expected to stabilize in 2026. Colton Lacina, senior vice president of real estate operations with Farmers National Company, says fluctuations have been directly […]
Farm real estate specialist points to more stable land market in 2026
An analyst says the farmland market is expected to stabilize in 2026. Colton Lacina, senior vice president of real estate operations with Farmers National Company, says fluctuations have been directly […]
Taking the Lead at Missouri Farm Service Agency
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, hear from soybean farmer Ronnie Russell, who is now the State Executive Director of the Missouri Farmer Service Agency. Listen to learn more! The post Taking […]
Rising costs and more tariff uncertainty complicating long-term planning for U.S. farmers and ag retailers
The president and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association says the Trump administration’s tariff policies continue to cause uncertainty and volatility in the ag input sector. Darren Coppock says added […]
USDA says milk, dairy product prices fell in December
USDA’s latest data shows milk prices and wholesale dairy product prices fell in December. Class III milk for December was $15.86, compared to $17.18 in November and $18.89 at the […]
Cold pattern across the Heartland to moderate for some; a quiet Winter outlook for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures along and east of a line from Texas to Michigan, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover the […]
New Missouri Cattlemen’s Association president outlines priorities for organization
The new president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says the organization is working to ensure producers are well equipped to navigate the industry’s ups and downs. Anita Vanderwert says staying […]
Placements decline, but marketings increase in latest Cattle on Feed report
Cattle placed in feedlots dropped 5 percent year-over-year in the latest On Feed report from the USDA. Kenny Burdine, an ag economist with the University of Kentucky says while it […]