Corn and soybeans slip on profit taking, but market still watching yields and trade talks
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, while still ending the week with modest gains. Soybeans were watching U.S. harvest activity, along with planting conditions in South America. […]
USDA plan could more than double grants for rural veterinarian programs to address shortages
USDA plans to significantly increase grant funding for veterinarians who commit to serving in rural areas and a former participant says it’s long overdue. Lincoln Montgomery-Rogers spoke about his experience […]
Cattle, hog futures higher Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up and feeders were sharply higher thanks to technical buying and the tight supply of market ready numbers, closing before most of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 3, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19, down 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.18, down 5 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $278.60, down 70 centsDec. soybean oil 50.05, down 39 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.15 […]
Youth dairy program builds future career, life skills
A unique state education program helps high school aged students learn more about possible dairy careers. Debbie Grusenmeyer is a faculty member at Cornell University. She developed the New York […]
Nationwide: Stronger storms leading to more costly farm insurance claims
The vice president of agribusiness claims for Nationwide Insurance says the frequency and severity of storms are increasing. Nick Anderson says claims data shows wind and hail account for nearly […]
Farmers say government shutdown impacting harvest resources
A pair of farmers say the recent government shutdown has disrupted critical resources they need during harvest. Ohio farmer Bill Patterson says the sudden closure has some day-to-day operations facing unnecessary […]
West Bend, Wisconsin farmers’ market voted one of nation’s best
A Wisconsin farmers’ market is ranked tenth-best in the nation. The West Bend farmers’ market was recognized by the American Farmland Trust, which has held the contest for seventeen years. […]
Mulhern: Dairy industry needed federal order reform to stay effective
The former President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says overall, the long process of reopening the federal milk marketing orders just over a year ago was the […]
Pumpkins, pastures, and purpose
For more than 25 years, the Dick Family Farm in northern Michigan has been growing pumpkins alongside its dairy. Sixth-generation farmers Dale and Lynnae are carrying forward the tradition. The […]