Diesel export ban debate raises questions for agriculture
Some Republican lawmakers have called for a temporary ban on diesel exports and there are questions whether it would lower fuel costs for farmers and consumers. Geoff Cooper, president and […]
Potential reduction in federal meat inspections raises concerns
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says any moves to loosen inspection requirements on meat products threaten to undermine the integrity of the country’s food supply. Earlier this […]
Short U.S.-China trade extension keeps ag markets waiting
Market analyst Randy Martinson says he’s slightly disappointed the U.S. and China have only extended the Busan Agreement (made last October) through January 2027. “The U.S. was hoping for a […]
Grassley proposes cutting diesel prices as costs squeeze farm income
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there’s a way to alleviate high diesel prices. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield farm, trucking, and other industries have contacted the White House about costs […]
Economist: expanding E15 could help ease pressure on diesel prices
Ag Economist Scott Irwin at the University of Illinois says expanding E15 consumption in the United States could indirectly help ease some of the pressure on diesel prices. “To close […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat drift lower before trade meeting
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade’s waiting for Thursday’s face-to-face meeting with China. President Trump and President Xi are set to talk trade and there’s been […]
Hog futures mostly lower ahead of Quarterly Report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of direct business. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $2.15 […]
Central Illinois corn farmer sees benefit to boosting meat exports
A central Illinois farmer says checkoff investments into expanding meat exports are paying off. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County and serves as a director […]
Disco Cow named winner of 2026 Midwest Dairy Accelerator
The founder of Illinois-based Disco Cow says more consumers will soon have better access to their innovative whipped cottage cheese products thanks to Midwest Dairy’s Accelerator program. Kate Colehour says […]
Michigan House considers year-round E15 sales
A bill to allow sales of E15 year-round has been taken up by the Michigan legislature. During a recent committee meeting, Matt Smego with the Michigan Corn Growers Association told […]