Solutions From the Land urging USDA to not close Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
The president of Solutions from the Land is urging the USDA to reconsider closing the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland. Ernie Shea says the Agricultural Research Service plays a […]
Local grain prices responding to lack of China demand
An ag economist says the increased trade tensions between the U.S. and China are starting to negatively impact soybean prices. “We haven’t seen a big response in the futures market, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 27, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.82 and 1/2, down 5 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.27 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $293.10, down $4.10Sep. soybean oil […]
Self-insurance model called captive insurance
An insurance specialist is encouraging farmers to consider a risk management tool called captive insurance. Van Carlson says his company, SRA 831 (b) Admin, helps business owners develop a self-insurance […]
Broiler placements gain on week, year
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week, up on the week. The numbers are in line with USDA projections for a year-over-year increase in broiler chicken production. The USDA […]
Michigan cash rents post widespread results
Michigan cash rental values are unchanged this year despite farmland values in the state seeing the largest increase nationwide. Jon LaPorte is a Farm Business Management Educator with Michigan State University Extension. “It […]
Expanding the market for U.S. soy
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says expanding market access remains a top priority for soybean farmers heading into the new marketing year. Jim Sutter says China’s retaliatory […]
U.S. ethanol stocks tightest since early January
U.S. ethanol stocks fell to a more than seven-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration the domestic ethanol supply of 22.549 million barrels was down 139,000 on the […]
Asian Longhorned Tick threat continues
Indiana’s state veterinarian says the Asian Longhorned Tick remains a concern for livestock producers this fall. Kyle Shipman says female ticks reproduce quickly and can cause adverse health effects in […]
FBi Buildings Focuses on Customer Connection at Farm Show
While there may not be brand-new product innovations this year, FBi Buildings is bringing something equally valuable to the farm show floor: connection. Blair Neihouser, Vice President of Sales for […]