USDA offers $3 million for wetland mitigation banking projects
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making $3 million available through its Wetland Mitigation Banking Program for city and county governments, tribal governments, organizations and other eligible entities. The […]
Cattle inventory report implies gradual rise in numbers
The U.S. cattle herd grew slightly over the past year, signaling continued slow expansion. The USDA says the total cattle inventory on July 1st, 2026, was up slightly from July […]
China commitments offer support for soybean futures
An ag economist says the soybean market has been finding some recent support from exports. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says that’s due to recent purchases from China. “It looks like […]
Nebraska enacts new protections for agriculture, critical infrastructure
Governor Jim Pillen has signed a bill that establishes new safeguards to protect agriculture and critical infrastructure from foreign entities . “Securing Nebraska is not just about border security or […]
2027 fertilizer decisions already weighing on some farmers’ minds
A central Illinois farmer says he’s already considering the impact that high fertilizer prices are going to have on his operation in 2027. Thomas Perkins, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, […]
Beef-on-dairy boosting returns and capturing more value for dairy producers
A dairy lender at Farm Credit Services of America says a strong beef-on-dairy sector continues to create new market opportunities for farmers. Tim Van Hofwegen says many producers benefited from […]
Specialty crop growers feeling the squeeze financially
An American Farm Bureau Federation official says financial challenges are extending beyond major row crops. John Newton, AFBF vice president of public policy, says specialty crop producers are facing many […]
Monsoon moisture, El Niño offer hope for WCB drought recovery
An ag meteorologist says he’s optimistic that the ongoing drought in the Western Corn Belt could improve over the next several months. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center […]
National Potato Council says USDA specialty crop assistance has limited access
Only about a third of the funding allocated for USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crop Producers Program has been distributed ahead of the August 7th deadline. National Potato Council CEO Kam […]
Cash dairy prices down Friday to close out the week
Cash dairy prices were down Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 to $0.68. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0625 at $1.6075. Two sales were recorded ranging from $1.5975 to $1.6075. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.63. No […]