Vaden confirmed as USDA Deputy Secretary
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Stephen Vaden as the Deputy Ag Secretary at the USDA. Vaden is a former judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade. He also served […]
A climate-smart Michigan foodshed is being uplifted
A collaborative effort to strengthen local supply chains in the Great Lakes will continue despite federal funding uncertainty. James DeDecker is the director of the MSU Upper Peninsula Research Center. […]
Challenging planting season already impacting 2026 decisions
A farmer in northeast Arkansas says there will be long-lasting impacts from a problematic spring planting season. Derek Haigwood of Newport says the disruptions to this year’s crop are already […]
Mixed finishes for soybeans and corn
Soybeans were mixed, with deferred contracts unable to follow through on their early gains. The USDA’s national crop condition rating was up on the week, planting is nearly over, and […]
Timely rains benefitting southwest Iowa crops
A southwest Iowa farmer says the 2025 growing season has gotten off to a strong start. “On the corn side, the stands are awesome,” said Lee Brooke. “Probably some of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 10, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.38 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.57 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.90, up 40 […]
The cull cattle market is providing producers with opportunities
The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the current strength in the cull cow market provides opportunities for producers. Tony Hancock says, “You got some of […]
Conservation funding concerns in Illinois
The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts says farmers are going to have less access to conservation expertise due to insufficient state funding. Eliot […]
Naig optimistic about future of U.S. ag trade
(Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) Iowa’s ag secretary says he’s optimistic trade tensions could be easing. Mike Naig says some farmers and ranchers have been concerned about the use of tariffs […]
Overcoming ag trade barriers
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says as the U.S. and United Kingdom build on their trade framework, barriers to ag trade need to be addressed. Zippy Duvall […]