U.S. export sales mostly below average
The USDA is reporting generally bearish export business during the week ending July 2nd. Old crop corn, soybean, soybean product, cotton, and rice were all below average, with beef and […]
Johnson announces retirement from United Sorghum Checkoff
The executive director of the United Sorghum Checkoff says she will retire at the end of the year. Norma Ritz Johnson has served in the role since 2021. She will […]
Cash dairy prices up Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were up Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6850. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.60 to $1.5650. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.5150 to $1.5650. Cheese barrels were up $0.030 […]
Missouri Soybeans: robotics, precision ag and innovation are shaping the future of farming
The director of conservation agriculture and farm operations at Missouri Soybeans says the future of farming includes more robotics, precision agriculture and innovative technologies designed to improve efficiency. Clayton Light […]
Illinois Women in Conservation moving forward
The farmer education coordinator with the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute says work continues to bring more conservation resources to female farmers in Illinois. During a recent Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network […]
China demand, biofuels policy fuel better 2026 soybean profit outlook
An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the recent uptick in soybean prices. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension […]
Young farmers say a sharp pencil and diversification key to surviving today’s ag economy
A pair of young Midwestern farmers say the current ag economy is making it even more difficult for beginning producers. Brandon Cummins, who grows corn, soybean, and wheat in far […]
Utah State students earn $10,000 prize for developing high-protein dairy pizza in DMI’s New Product Competition
A high-protein personal pizza took home the top prize at this year’s New Product Competition sponsored by the dairy checkoff. Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students from Utah […]
Live cattle lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower waiting on direct business, feeders were mostly higher on the lower move in corn. August live cattle closed $.80 lower at […]
Michigan budget returns funding for 10 Cents a Meal program
The Michigan Legislature has restored funding for the 10 Cents a Meal program, helping schools buy Michigan-grown foods and support local farmers. Amanda Brezzell is with Groundwork Center for Resilient […]