Wheat mixed, soybeans and corn down ahead of WASDE
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were waiting for more details on the trade deal between the U.S. and China, along with clarity on biofuels policy. What […]
U.S. Treasury Secretary talks trade with House Ways and Means Committee
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent didn’t share the details about the U.S. and China’s trade framework as he met with the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday. In his testimony, […]
Expectations for beef production
An ag economist says today’s supply and demand report from the USDA will help set beef production expectations. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says he anticipates further clarity on how […]
Historically strong week for ethanol production
U.S. ethanol production and stocks both notched notable milestones last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged a record 1.120 million barrels per day, rising 15,000 on the […]
Schreiber continues FFA journey, advocating for agriculture
A past Wisconsin FFA State President has expanded her ag education experience as a National FFA officer. Mary Schreiber from East Troy served as FFA state president in 2023 and […]
Business is good for Iowa cattle producer
A southwest Iowa livestock producer says it’s a great time to be in the cattle business. Lee Brooke has a cow-calf operation and a cattle feedlot near Clarinda. “Prices are […]
U.S. and China trade talks have limited grain market response
An extension ag economist says recent trade talks between the U.S. and China haven’t had much of an impact on the grain markets. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri […]
Corn tar spot concerns moving through June
Corn growers in southeast Minnesota are beginning to scout for tar spot. Ryan Buck farms in Goodhue County and says the plant disease was prevalent last year. “And that started […]
Tips for purchasing used ag equipment
An ag equipment sales specialist says farmers should look to strategize their purchases. Tim Meyer with Sullivan Auctioneers, based in Hamilton, Illinois, says he suggests buying specific equipment needs the […]
Nonprofits suing USDA for illegal grant terminations
Another suit has been filed against the USDA for terminating grants without following proper procedures. FarmSTAND Staff Attorney Holly Bainbridge tells Brownfield her plaintiffs argue the agency terminating previously awarded […]