Rollins: Think outside the box on disaster assistance
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA needs to think outside of the box to deliver assistance faster to producers impacted by events like the recent Nebraska wildfires. “We are going to […]
USDA: Poultry producers should watch for HPAI symptoms this spring
A veterinarian with the USDA says highly pathogenic avian influenza detections continue to occur across the Midwest. Dr. Chelsey Shivley, acting critical issues manager for the Animal and Plant Health […]
Southwest Iowa farmer preparing for planting season as conditions allow
Spring planting is just a few weeks out for southwest Iowa farmer Kevin Ross. “You get around that April 10 or 11th time frame, and a lot of folks want […]
Farmers bring E15, trade, input cost concerns to Washington
A delegation of corn growers from the Midwest told federal lawmakers they have one top policy priority. Shane Goplin says, “The number one thing with every single meeting we had […]
Ernst: Farmers need solutions on input costs, not short-term aid
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says lawmakers still have a lot of work ahead on the farm bill. “We have a great product coming out of the House. We will make […]
Blizzard losses may qualify Minnesota producers for for federal assistance
Minnesota dairy producers impacted by a blizzard earlier this month could be eligible for disaster recovery assistance. Minnesota Farm Service Agency state executive director Kurt Blomgren says the winter storm […]
Illinois farmers prepare for upcoming growing season
Farmers across the Midwest are preparing for the 2026 planting season. Greg Thoren, who raises row crops and cattle in northwestern Illinois, says spring is starting out on the dry […]
New H-2A legislation coming: GOP ag lawmakers target year-round farm labor needs & cost controls
U.S. House Republican ag leaders say work is underway to expand how farmers can utilize the H-2A guest worker program. Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga tells Brownfield House Ag Committee chair […]
Soybeans manage modest gains despite drop in crude oil
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, taking the path of least resistance to start this week after last week’s bearishness. The much talked about high level, face-to-face […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 23, 2026
May corn $4.59 and 1/2, down 6 centsMay soybeans $11.63 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $326.60, down $1.40May soybean oil 65.58, up 7 pointsMay Chicago wheat […]