Basse: China is the key player in terms of trade
An ag economist says he’s concerned about the lack of progress surrounding recently announced trade agreements. Dan Basse is the president of AgResource Company. “The Chinese buy 24 to 30 […]
MFA Inc. names new president and CEO
Bob Huffman will lead MFA Incorporated starting September 1, succeeding Ernie Verslues, who is retiring after almost 40 years with MFA Incorporated. Huffman is currently the president and CEO of […]
Label changes force potato growers to adjust fungicide plans
University of Wisconsin research is seeking fungicide use alternatives for potato growers after a popular product became more restricted. Plant disease expert Amanda Gevens says ongoing research is looking at […]
Michigan Cattlemen announce Showcase Series
The Michigan Cattlemen’s Association is taking a larger role in the show ring with its new Showcase Series initiative to more actively engage with youth. Past president Earl Souva tells […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 11, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.96, down 3 and 1/4Aug. soybeans closed at $10.04 and 1/4, down 8 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $270.30, down $1.10Aug. soybean oil closed […]
Cash hogs sharply lower on Friday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on the direct cash strength during the session. Additionally, there are some supply questions due to the suspension of […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat end Friday, week with losses
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a down week. The USDA lowered its production guess slightly to 4.335 billion bushels due […]
USDA expects more cows, more milk, more dairy products
USDA’s latest supply and demand estimates say the U.S. will produce more cows, more milk, and more production in July. More cows plus more milk-per-cow have put milk production forecasts […]
All about rain & protecting potential
An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says the corn and soybean crops in his area are set up for a good season. Chad Kalaher, who covers the northeast quarter of the […]
Nitrogen deficiency popping up in Indiana
Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist says nitrogen deficiency in some parts of the state could impact the crop as it approaches pollination. Dan Quinn says periods of heavy rainfall contributed to nitrogen […]