The Last American Penny: Nostalgia, History, and Why Every Penny Counts
A penny for your thoughts. The news that the last American penny has been minted feels a bit like watching an old barn finally sag to the ground. Sure, it […]
Protecting Missouri water: export permits begin
The director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources says work is underway to implement a new water export law in Missouri. Kurt Schaefer says any water exported out of […]
Southern Indiana farmer says 2025 was challenging, but manageable
A southern Indiana farmer says it’s been a difficult growing season. Brian Rexing raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and alfalfa in Gibson County. “We had some challenges getting the crop out,” […]
USDA could cut corn yields again in January, says StoneX economist
The chief commodities economist at StoneX Group says he’s expecting the USDA to reduce corn yields again in the January report. “History would argue that we do get more yield […]
Missouri vet credits strong biosecurity for no fall HPAI detections
The state veterinarian in Missouri says the lack of detections for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry across the state this fall could be due to increased biosecurity. “I’m not […]
Nebraska’s Hansen-Mueller files Chapter 11, owes more than $20 million
A Nebraska-based grain dealer that had its license temporarily suspended after it failed to pay farmers last month has filed for bankruptcy. In news release on Monday, Hansen-Mueller Co. said […]
Feeder cattle prices swing as market fundamentals take a back seat
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says there continues to be chaos in the cattle markets. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri […]
North central Ohio farmer reporting stronger than expected yields to close out harvest 2025
A north central Ohio farmer says he expects to wrap up the 2025 harvest season this week. Owen Niese raises corn, soybeans, and wheat in Crawford County. “While August was dry, we […]
Ag uncertainty deepens challenges for new and beginning farmers
Uncertainty in agriculture is making it even more difficult for new and beginning farmers. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association treasurer Rose Karau says the ag economy is in a multi-year slump […]
Partnering with Pork
For decades, Illinois corn growers have partnered with the Illinois Pork Producers Association on a number of initiatives to move the needle for both corn and pork. In this Managing […]