Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 12, 2025
Dec. corn $4.30, up 10 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.46 and 1/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $287.60, up $1.50Oct. soybean oil 51.67, up 59 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Outdated cottage food law limits growth for Michigan entrepreneurs
The Michigan Farmers Market Association is urging lawmakers to modernize the state’s Cottage Food Law before the issue potentially carries into a fifth legislative session. Executive Director Amanda Shreve tells […]
Faith, Fellowship, and the Outdoors: The Impact of Total Outdoorsmen
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Producers see slight bump in turkey hatchings, but 2025 output still trails 2024
U.S. turkey hatchery numbers during August were up on the month, but down on the year. The numbers generally fall in line with expectations for lower production in 2025 than […]
USDA cuts 2025 red meat outlook while poultry, egg production climb on stronger demand
The USDA’s 2025 red meat production numbers were down from August, while poultry guesses were up. Beef is estimated at 25.826 billion pounds, down 100 million on the month due […]
USDA sees larger 2025 sorghum crop with bigger yields and plantings
The USDA has hiked its 2025 sorghum production guess. The crop is now estimated at 402.235 million bushels, 10.74 million more than in August on upward revisions for yield and […]
Iowa farmer says diversification is key in tough ag economy
An Iowa farmer says being diversified is helping during the downturn in the ag economy. Logan Lyon farms in the southeast part of the state. “Here outside of Bluegrass we […]
Cotton, rice production up in latest USDA report — but below 2024 numbers
The USDA’s cotton and rice production guesses are up on the month, while remaining below a year ago. Upland cotton was a little bit larger than the August report at […]
Local Farmers, Institutions Could Benefit from Revived USDA Food Program
A Minnesota specialty crop producer is urging Congress to reauthorize USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. Dan Zimmerli, a vegetable grower from Waseca County, says the previous administration launched the […]
South Korea remains key market for U.S. Beef, USMEF reports $1.4 billion in sales
The president of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board says it’s important to maintain strong trading relationships as U.S. beef prices continue to push higher. Ryan Moorhouse says South Korea has been […]