Milk production up more than 3% in August, pushing dairy prices down
Increasing milk supplies are pressuring dairy prices. Compeer Financial ag economist Megan Roberts says there’s more inventory year-over-year. “So as we look at the most recent September USDA milk production, […]
Farm policy expert warns ad hoc payments could destabilize ag markets
A farm policy specialist says the potential for ad hoc payments to become problematic is massive. Jonathan Coppess leads the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois. “It’s just […]
DEKALB Corn Traits
DEKALB corn traits are built on strong genetics and proven performance to deliver consistent results year after year. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist Jim […]
Missouri farmer says soybeans are key to sustainable food systems
A Missouri farmer says soybean growers are advancing soil health and sustainability through innovation and stewardship. Meagan Kaiser, who’s also a past chair of the United Soybean Board, says it’s […]
Analyst: high stakes for U.S. soybeans as trade deal talks loom with China
A market analyst says a lot is riding on the upcoming trade talks between the U.S. and China. Don Roose with U.S. Commodities says the trade tariffs have made U.S. […]
USDA’s Farm Service Agency to resume core activities in shutdown
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s Farm Service Agency will resume core operations on Thursday, including farm loan processing, farm program payments and other programs. Dusty Johnson, a U.S. […]
Analysts watch closely as Trump hesitates on U.S.-China trade meeting
President Trump continues to go back-and-forth on whether the U.S. and China will meet to discuss trade in the next 10 days. “We’re going to have a fair deal and […]
U.S. Senate Ag Committee advances grain standards and forest management bills
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee unanimously passed several bills out of committee on Tuesday. That includes the U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025, which modernizes grain grading technology, improves […]
U.S. Senate Ag Committee advances grain standards and land bills
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee unanimously passed several bills out of committee on Tuesday. That includes the U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025, which modernizes grain grading technology, improves […]
Cattle and hog futures higher heading into midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, supported by near-term tightness. December live cattle closed $1.77 higher at $245.42 and February live cattle closed $1.75 higher […]