McDonald’s highlights Michigan dairy partnerships for June Dairy Month
McDonald’s owner/operators are learning more about their dairy supply chains as part of June Dairy Month. Shawn Saputo owns several restaurants across Mid-Michigan and is the government relations chair for […]
Senate Ag Committee drops skinny farm bill draft
Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agricultural Act of 2026, which he says provides long-overdue stability to the industry. “It will strengthen agriculture, support rural communities and […]
Research finds farmers cautious about shifting management for extreme weather
New research is studying how much of a risk farmers are willing to take to adapt to a changing climate. Natalie Loduca with the University of Illinois’ Department of Agricultural […]
Quiet, mixed session for corn, soybeans as wheat retreats
Soybeans were mixed with nearby contracts up and deferred months down. The USDA’s national condition rating held steady and development weather looks mostly favorable. There are some areas of concern, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 23, 2026
Jul. corn $4.09 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.17, up 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $302.90, up $3.10Jul. soybean oil 70.59, down 56 pointsJul. Chicago wheat […]
Iowa Soybean Association discusses market trends
The chief officer of demand for the Iowa Soybean Association says export markets are changing. Matt Herman tells Brownfield, “We’ve gone from exporting over half the crop as whole beans […]
Frequent rains create some early season challenges
A central Iowa farmer says frequent rains created some challenging conditions early in the growing season. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City… “We’ve just had enough moisture […]
Study shows more farmers adopting biologicals
The president and CEO of The Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) says a new study shows that farmer interest, confidence and use of biological crop inputs continues […]
Indiana poultry producers face ongoing HPAI threat as virus patterns shift
Highly pathogenic aviation influenza remains a top concern for poultry producers. “Unfortunately, it’s something we’re still battling,” he says. Phil Seger with Farbest Farms in Jasper, Indiana says the virus […]
New World screwworm raises questions ahead of USMCA review
The Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says it’s too soon to know if the spread of New World screwworm will impact USMCA renewal. Richard Fordyce says the review process […]