Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time since December, signaling more in 2026
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday amid continued uncertainty in the rural economy. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says it was the first benchmark rate cut since December. […]
USDA official: tariff revenue could fund emergency aid for struggling U.S. farmers
The deputy secretary at the USDA says tariff revenue could be a way to help U.S. farmers survive a tough ag economy. Stephen Vaden says using Section 32 funds for […]
Grain markets slide on technical selling, weak china demand, and harvest pressure
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a lower weekly finish. Soybeans were watching the U.S. harvest and planting weather in South […]
Lack of China ag buys worries U.S. crop farmers
The vice president of the National Farmers Union says U.S. crop farmers are concerned about the lack of China’s ag purchases. Jeff Kippley raises corn and soybeans in northeast South […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 19, 2025
Dec. corn $4.24, up 1/4 centNov. soybeans $10.25 and 1/2, down 12 centsOct. soybean meal $282.90, down 10 centsOct. soybean oil 50.03, down 54 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.22 and 1/2, […]
Soybean sales stagnate: farmers brace for piled corn, packed bins
An American Soybean Association board director is concerned about the current landscape for U.S. ag exports. Jamie Beyer, who farms in west-central Minnesota, tells Brownfield China’s lack of new-crop soybean […]
BOAH urges two-pronged approach after recent EEE detection
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health is emphasizing the importance of a two-pronged approach in preventing Eastern equine encephalitis. Denise Derrer Spears, BOAH’s public information director, says vaccination and […]
USDA reports historic low August marketings, cattle placements plummet
The USDA’s latest cattle on feed update reflects the historically tight U.S. supply. Placements during August were down 10% on the year at 1.78 million head as the southern U.S. […]
Ohio Farm Bureau expands health coverage options for rural families
Improving healthcare access for rural farm families remains a priority for Ohio Farm Bureau. Trevor Kirkpatrick, director of health services, says the organization’s health plans are designed to meet the […]
IATP cites concerns over USDA staffing, reorganization
An ag policy specialist says he’s concerned about staff shortages within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ben Lilliston, director of rural strategies and climate change with the Institute for Agriculture […]