Ethanol exports decline, stocks nudge higher
U.S. ethanol exports hit a 14-week low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says exports were estimated at 89,000 barrels per day, down 26.4% or 3.7 million gallons per […]
Farmers expect operating loan size to increase in 2026
An ag economist says tighter margins are pressuring cash reserves. Jim Mintert says the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers expect the size of their operating loans […]
IVCC breaks ground on new agricultural center
The president of Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) in Oglesby says the next generation of agriculturalists will have more hands-on learning opportunities thanks to a new $7.6 million ag center. […]
Cash dairy prices lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices were lower except for butter Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 at $0.5675. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0350 […]
Minnesota farmer not concerned about lodging with harvest about a month away
A farmer in southwest Minnesota is not concerned about lodging as corn nears maturity. Bryan Biegler of Lake Wilson says the crop looks good. “What I’ve been out looking at […]
Industry anxiously awaiting September WASDE
A hedging strategist with AgMarket.net says the industry is anxiously awaiting the next USDA supply and demand report. Sam Trainor says all eyes will be on the corn yield estimates. […]
Southwest Iowa farmer expects to begin harvest next week
Harvest is right around the corner for southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser. “We’re looking at mid-next week.” He tells Brownfield he’s seen a few combines working in his area. “We […]
Corn futures under pressure
An ag economist says there’s been a lot of focus on the soybean market this week but it’s critical to stay in tune with corn trade. Jim McCormick is with […]
Sustainable Production
Sustainability is helping US soybean farmers stay competitive. In this Managing for Profit, hear from Carla Schultz on how the United Soybean Board is powering a shift toward more sustainable […]
Court says Wisconsin DNR has authority to regulate farm water discharges
A court has said the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has the authority to regulate large farms through its water pollution permits. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce represented The Wisconsin Dairy […]