New officer team elected to lead Illinois FFA
A new slate of state officers has been elected to represent Illinois FFA. Bryer Nelson, of Canton, is the 2026 Illinois FFA President. “Amazing. I mean, it was pure shock, […]
Farm stress program warns funding gaps can disrupt mental health services for farmers
An extension educator says consistent funding would provide better mental health resources for farmers. Remington Rice with Michigan State University Extension’s Managing Farm Stress Program recently testified during a Michigan House subcommittee […]
OSU College of Veterinary Medicine using student mentorship to boost career interest
Ohio State University is helping address rural veterinarian shortages through a student mentorship program. Dr. Allison Gardner, interim associate dean, says the Large Animal Rural Veterinary Mentoring Program can help […]
Dry weather raises forage concerns for Wisconsin cattle producer
A Wisconsin cattle producer says he’s concerned that lack of spring moisture could impact feed availability this summer. Jared Geiser says his rotationally grazes pastureland west of Lake Michigan. […]
South Dakota farmer: wet weather pushes soybean planting
A farmer in northeast South Dakota says soybean planting is dragging out beyond the final planting date due to consistent rains. “From about May 25th on, whatever you don’t have […]
Missouri farmer says growing season hasn’t been without challenges
A farmer in northwest Missouri says corn and soybeans are making good progress with the heat and rains. Rick Oswald tells Brownfield… “I would guess we have corn that’s close […]
ASA director tells House panel USMCA continues to deliver for soybean farmers
A leader on the American Soybean Association executive committee told members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement benefits farmers. Jamie Beyer, who farms near Wheaton […]
USDA makes limited changes in June WASDE update
USDA made minimal adjustments to the domestic balance sheets for corn, soybeans, and wheat. New crop corn ending stocks were up 3 million bushels from May at 1.96 billion on […]
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.68. Four sales were recorded ranging from $0.67 to $0.68. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0300 to $1.49. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.46 to […]
Mostly mixed week for export sales, corn up
The USDA’s reporting a mixed week for export sales. Old and new crop corn during the week ending June 4th both saw week-to-week improvements led by Japan, while old and […]