Hinson says 2026 critical for farm bill progress and ag trade
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says 2026 will be an important year for progress on ag policy. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield she’s had several recent discussions with House Ag Committee […]
Ohio Pork Council targeting consumer education and demand growth in 2026
The president of the Ohio Pork Council says the organization is building off of strong promotions in 2025 to help drive demand in 2026. Nathan Schroeder says the group has teamed […]
Iowa biodiesel industry facing dire situation amid federal delays
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the state’s biodiesel producers face a dire situation. “I want to respect their right to tell their story, but plants […]
CONAB trims Brazil soybean guess slightly, record crop still likely
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made minor month-to-month adjustments to its soybean and corn crop estimates. CONAB trimmed soybeans 0.6% from December to 176.124 million tons on a dip in […]
Register Now for FCS Financial Agriculture Seminars
Coming up on January 21st and 22nd, there are two FREE agriculture seminars coming up for Missouri’s farmers and ranchers, covering topics from tax and policy strategy to economic headwinds […]
Smart Money Is On A Soil Test
In this Managing for Profit, learn how a comprehensive soil test transforms uncertainty into opportunity, revealing exactly what fields need and, more importantly, what they don’t. Tune in for more. […]
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids signed into law
The dairy industry is celebrating the end of a long battle, as President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids bill into law Wednesday. B Amy Penterman is a […]
Illinois Farm Bureau president raises concerns over board transition with Country Financial
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says a long-standing precedent in the transition of power within the organization and its insurance company, Country Financial, is being circumvented. Phillip […]
Cattle futures lower on profit-taking
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking, waiting for direct business to develop. February lean hogs closed $2.10 lower at $235.15 and April live […]
Strong dairy exports can’t offset price pressure in USDA outlook
The USDA is forecasting lower dairy prices for this year despite strong exports. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased milk production per cow is expected […]