USDA raises corn, soybean, wheat prices at Ag Outlook, expects acreage shifts
The USDA has raised prices for corn, soybeans, and wheat at its Ag Outlook Forum, partly because of acreage shifts. Chief economist Justin Benavidez reduced total planted acreage estimates by […]
IN BOAH expecting HPAI to be a challenge for the state’s poultry industry in 2026
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health is preparing for another challenging year of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Denise Derrer Spears says four new cases of HPAI were detected this month. “Mid-February […]
Strong demand pulls U.S. ethanol supply below year ago levels
The weekly ethanol numbers show generally solid demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol stocks of 25.588 million barrels were the highest since mid-January and up 340,000 on the […]
Renewed optimism in farm country about the passage of a farm bill in 2026
An ag policy leader with Ohio Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic the latest version of the farm bill will pass this year. Brad Bales is the senior director of state […]
Winter moisture uneven across Midwest as spring river outlook takes shape
A weather expert says he’s monitoring water levels along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers heading into spring. Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says some northern states have had adequate winter […]
Rural Mainstreet Index signals continued stress for farmers
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals concerning economic conditions for farmers and ranchers. Economist Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the February RMI survey fell below growth neutral for the […]
Frustration builds as lawmakers miss deadline on nationwide E15 deal
Frustration is mounting as lawmakers struggle to finalize a solution for nationwide E15. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the congressional Rural Domestic Energy Council continues to hash out details […]
Big December and 2025 for U.S. ethanol exports
December was a big month for U.S. ethanol exports, capping off a very strong year. The Renewable Fuels Association says the December ethanol export total of 220.3 million gallons was […]
Cattle markets spurring diversification
Record cattle markets are spurring diversification on some farms. “We’re talking to a lot of people that have talked expansion or getting back into the livestock industry.” Jesse Ahrens, with […]
Missouri pork industry watching farm bill for Prop 12 fix
The chairman of the Missouri Pork Association’s Board of Directors says the right to farm remains important for U.S. hog farmers. “We want to be able to raise the pigs […]