Cutting USDA Household Food Insecurity Survey could weaken hunger relief efforts
The chief advocacy and policy officer for Meals on Wheels America says the elimination of USDA’s annual Household Food Security Survey could impact hunger relief efforts across the country. Josh […]
Republicans ask for fair allocation of Rural Health Transformation Program
Some U.S. House Republicans are calling for fair implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Lawmakers say the program will serve as a lifeline for rural and at-risk hospitals, and […]
Cattle futures lower, lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by the cash and wholesale business during the session, along with the lower-than-average weekly export sales. […]
Ernst: Farmers need certainty as farm bill extension nears expiration
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says farm bill work needs to be a priority for Congress the rest of the year. Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield the current extension of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 25, 2025
Dec. corn $4.25 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $10.12 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $268.60, down $3.10Oct. soybean oil 49.74, up 45 pointsDec. […]
Harvest begins in east-central Michigan
A Michigan Thumb-area farmer says harvest activity is starting to get underway. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “We’re just getting going with the crops. A few soybeans are starting to get […]
U.S. poultry production slips 1% in August 2025
U.S. poultry production saw a slight year-to-year decline during August 2025. The USDA says 4.484 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, down 1% from August 2024, on […]
Ernst discusses trade, biofuels expansion with President Trump
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says corn and soybean producers need additional market access. “We have a lot of bushels out there and we need more trade. They want to see […]
August red meat production drops with big declines in beef and pork
Commercial red meat production dropped sharply in August 2025. The USDA says the total of 4.145 billion pounds was 10% below August 2024, led by a 12% decrease for beef […]
Farmers turning to mental health resources as stress builds in ag sector
A University of Illinois extension specialist in agricultural safety and health says more farmers are seeking mental health resources this year. Josie Rudolphi says the Illinois Agricultural Mental Health Voucher […]