July milk production up more than 3%
The trend of higher U.S. milk production continued in July. USDA says nationally, production was up 3.4% and production in the 24 major producing states was up 3.5%. Along with […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 21, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.87 and 1/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.34 and 1/2, up 19 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $296.80, up $4.80Sep. […]
Navigators can guide farm families through transitions
A land transfer navigator says free services are available to help guide families through tough conversations about a farm’s future. Becky Huttenga tells Brownfield setting goals as a family to ensure […]
Soybeans up on short covering, soybean oil
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans are watching a major crop tour, which has had very big yield estimates in some areas. However, weather will need […]
July red meat production 4% below last year
Commercial red meat production during July fell 4% on the year to 4.357 billion pounds. The USDA says both beef and pork production saw 4% year-to-year declines because of slower […]
Rep. Sorensen touts on-farm energy production
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says Congress needs to do more to support on-farm energy production. Northern Illinois farmer Scott Brenner’s 1100 head dairy farm currently features […]
Incentives for farm-to-school purchasing in limbo
Community food leaders are urging lawmakers to continue supporting Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal program and the benefits it brings to local economies. Michigan State University community food systems educator […]
New meat processing facility could help boost Indiana’s turkey industry
The director of Indiana’s State Department of Agriculture says a new meat processing facility could help boost the state’s turkey industry. Don Lamb says Whitewater Processing recently broke ground on […]
Changes in USDA policy could impact the future of solar energy expansion
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced that the USDA would no longer provide funding through the Rural Development Business and the Industry Guaranteed Loan Program for solar or wind to be […]
Strong export sales streak expected to continue
An ag economist expects the hot streak of some ag exports to continue. “This old crop market is finishing really, really strong.” Dan O’Brien with K-State University says it’s been […]
