Land rents aren’t changing much
An agricultural land expert says land rents for 2026 are stable. Colton Lacina with Farmers National Company says his firm manages annual leases on five thousand farms across twenty-nine states, […]
Research ties rising farm wages to growing dependence on ag imports
Researchers say the cost of farm labor is directly linked to the amount of fresh produce the U.S. imports. Michigan State University ag labor specialist Zach Rutledge has been analyzing the correlation […]
New FarmPath program aims to build sustainability and business skills for young farmers
The executive director of the Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems says the next generation of agriculture will be better equipped thanks to the launch of FarmPath. Ann Steensland […]
Farm Bureau: Trump likely to keep using tariffs
A government affairs director says tariffs will likely remain part of President Trump’s trade strategy, regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court decision. Dave Salmonsen with the American Farm Bureau Federation […]
Farm coach: profitability still possible for farmers with strong management practices
A farm business management coach says it’s still possible for farmers to be profitable and reduce losses in challenging times. Bret Oelke with Innovus Agra says profitability comes down to […]
Cattle futures limit down at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were limit down on fund liquidation and technical weakness. The market continues to digest the administration’s talk of an eventual reopening […]
Farmland values holding steady
An agricultural real estate expert says there has not been a drop in most farmland values. Colton Lacina with Farmers National Company tells Brownfield despite the farm economy, ag land […]
Soybeans gain on China trade hopes, corn up on record ethanol production
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Support came from the ongoing cautious optimism about the trade framework with China. Still, there are a lot of unknowns about the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 5, 2025
Dec. corn $4.35 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $324.80, up $7.40Dec. soybean oil 49.69, up 16 pointsDec. […]
Shutdown impacts farmers and their advisors
An American Farm Bureau economist says the government shutdown has an impact on his job. Danny Munch tells Brownfield government produced data is an important part of what he needs […]