Snow, cold temperatures may add strain to pork supply chain
Pork producers in the southeastern U.S. are bracing for another winter storm. Roy Lee Lindsey is CEO of the North Carolina Pork Council and executive director of the Virginia Pork […]
Iowa farmer says planting preparations well underway
A south-central Iowa farmer says preparations are ramping up as spring planting approaches. “We all get antsy every spring,” Steve Kuiper said. Kuiper says he’s hopeful conditions aren’t excessively wet […]
Economist says corn growers need more than E15 demand
An economist says corn growers need more demand than year-round nationwide E15 can deliver. Economist Gretchen Koch with the National Corn Growers Association tells Brownfield year-round nationwide E15 is needed, […]
Biofuels policy uncertainty continues to pressure soybean demand and prices
The biofuels and trade policy manager with the Illinois Soybean Association says uncertainty continues to weigh on the biofuels industry. David Kubick says the sector continues to await clarity on […]
John Deere to expand U.S. production with new Indiana, North Carolina facilities
John Deere is expanding production in the United States. In a press release, the company says it plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities – a state-of-the-art distribution center near […]
ADM agrees to pay $40 million to settle SEC accounting fraud case
Ag company ADM has agreed to pay a $40 million civil penalty to settle a federal accounting and disclosure fraud case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The […]
CoBank economist says stronger demand may boost farm margins
An ag economist says some farmers could see margins improve this year. Tanner Ehmke, lead economist for grains and oilseeds with CoBank, says he doesn’t expect much relief for input […]
Under Secretary Lindberg highlights efforts to expand markets
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the agency has started the year leading some trade missions that could help expand market access for U.S. producers. […]
Cattle futures lower ahead of Inventory report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop and Friday’s Cattle Inventory report from the USDA. February live cattle closed $1.32 […]
NCGA economist warns tight margins could persist for corn producers
An economist with the National Corn Growers Association says the corn market needs more demand to move prices higher. Gretchen Kuck tells Brownfield producers are searching for price support. “Couple […]