Replacement heifer strategy: hidden costs and missed opportunities
As cow/calf operators contemplate making investments into replacement heifers, a livestock economist says there are a few things to consider. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says purchasing bred […]
Indiana Pork supporting rural communities through ground pork donations
The director of strategic outreach for Indiana Pork says the organization continues its efforts to fight food insecurity in rural communities. Chad Martin says producers recently donated $5,000 worth of […]
More than 600 ag groups urging Congress to reverse SNAP cuts in next farm bill
The director of government relations for the National Young Farmers Coalition says cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could worsen food insecurity in rural communities. Vanessa Garcia Planco, director […]
Soybean, corn futures up modestly as U.S. harvest progresses, exports in focus
Soybeans closed higher on short covering and technical buying after an up and down, mostly mixed, session. Beans took the path of least resistance while watching the U.S. harvest and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 23, 2025
Dec. corn $4.26 and 1/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $10.12, up 1 centOct. soybean meal $275.10, down $3.80Oct. soybean oil 49.35, up 18 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.20 and […]
Over 1 million attend 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs
The manager of the Illinois State Fair says planning is well underway for 2026. Rebecca Clark says over 1 million people visited the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State […]
State food labeling laws could cost households thousands, industry tells DOJ
The Corn Refiners Association is asking the Department of Justice for more time to estimate the economic costs of state food labeling policies. President and CEO John Bode tells Brownfield […]
Fall migration renews avian flu concerns, Iowa Ag Secretary urges vigilance
The transition from summer to fall is renewing calls for highly pathogenic avian influenza prevention and detection. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says recent cases in Nebraska and Minnesota serve […]
Ag experts say U.S.-China discussions fail to address key farm trade issues
An ag economist says President Trump’s recent meeting with China’s president didn’t address ag trade tensions between the two countries. “It was a little bit disappointing in the ag sector […]
Mainstreet economy dips in latest RMI survey
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals declining economic conditions in the Midwest. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the September survey showed the region’s economic index sank below growth neutral […]