Grassley says Senate faces time crunch to finalize skinny farm bill
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests passing what remains of the farm bill in 2025 will be difficult. The Iowa Republican says Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman is committed to […]
Some small surprises in new Supply & Demand report
A commodity marketing advisor says Friday’s USDA Supply and Demand report had some unexpected corn numbers. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing tells Brownfield Friday’s USDA Supply and Demand Report […]
Refining ROI: Why seeding rates and genetics matter more than ever
Many soybean growers expect profits to be hard to come by next year. University of Minnesota Extension agronomist Seth Naeve encourages a risk-averse approach. “We give a lot of talks […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 12, 2025
Dec. corn $4.30, up 10 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.46 and 1/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $287.60, up $1.50Oct. soybean oil 51.67, up 59 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Outdated cottage food law limits growth for Michigan entrepreneurs
The Michigan Farmers Market Association is urging lawmakers to modernize the state’s Cottage Food Law before the issue potentially carries into a fifth legislative session. Executive Director Amanda Shreve tells […]
Faith, Fellowship, and the Outdoors: The Impact of Total Outdoorsmen
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Producers see slight bump in turkey hatchings, but 2025 output still trails 2024
U.S. turkey hatchery numbers during August were up on the month, but down on the year. The numbers generally fall in line with expectations for lower production in 2025 than […]
USDA cuts 2025 red meat outlook while poultry, egg production climb on stronger demand
The USDA’s 2025 red meat production numbers were down from August, while poultry guesses were up. Beef is estimated at 25.826 billion pounds, down 100 million on the month due […]
USDA sees larger 2025 sorghum crop with bigger yields and plantings
The USDA has hiked its 2025 sorghum production guess. The crop is now estimated at 402.235 million bushels, 10.74 million more than in August on upward revisions for yield and […]
Iowa farmer says diversification is key in tough ag economy
An Iowa farmer says being diversified is helping during the downturn in the ag economy. Logan Lyon farms in the southeast part of the state. “Here outside of Bluegrass we […]