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Thompson: food security is national security
The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan will protect U.S. farmers and ranchers. “Not just our farmland, but our production, science, technology […]
Cattle group outlines concerns with port reopening amid NWS spread in Mexico
The CEO of R-CALF USA says the phased reopening of ports along the southern border to live cattle imports from Mexico could jeopardize the U.S. cattle industry. Bill Bullard says […]
Excessively wet conditions affect central MO crops
A farmer in central Missouri says the crops are hit-and-miss due to the excessively wet conditions. Jay Fischer raises corn and soybeans in Callaway County. “I don’t think I’ve ever […]
Fundamentals for cattle market support even higher prices
A livestock economist says the cattle market is positioned to move higher. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says, “Tight supplies is really what’s driving what we’re seeing […]
Study underscores economic contributions of corn refining
A new study underscores the economic contributions of corn refining. Corn Refiners Association president John Bode says the independent analysis commissioned by the association focused on the financial implications of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 8, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.98, down 5 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.21 and 1/4, down 10 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $270.70, down $1.50Aug. soybean oil […]
Soybeans, corn down on weather, crop expectations
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating held at 66% good to excellent for the third week in a row and development weather is […]
Illinois dairy herds still clean of HPAI; CDC ends emergency response
The director of commodities and food systems at the Illinois Farm Bureau says the state’s dairy herds have thus far remained free of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Tasha Bunting […]
Petroleum groups push back on EPA’s RFS proposal
Some petroleum industry groups questioned the U.S. EPA’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standards during a public hearing Tuesday. Fred Turatti with American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers says EPA’s target levels for […]