MO legislature approves Farm Bureau health plan
Missouri Farm Bureau is another step closer to offering a health plan to its members. On Thursday, state lawmakers approved Senate Bill 79, a bill that allows the non-profit membership […]
MO legislature approves Farm Bureau health plan bill
Missouri Farm Bureau is another step closer to offering a health plan to its members. On Thursday, state lawmakers approved Senate Bill 79, a bill that allows the non-profit membership […]
Input costs continue to push crop farmers below breakeven
An ag economist says rising input costs are expected to pressure profitability for row crop producers. Purdue University’s Michael Langemeier tells Brownfield farmers did see some relief when it comes to the […]
Minnesota leaders set budget targets, including agriculture
Minnesota legislative leaders and Governor Walz have agreed on state budget targets, including for agriculture. Minnesota Farm Bureau director of public policy Loren Dauer says Republican and Democrat caucus leadership […]
Pennycress advancements bringing new potential
A professor of plant breeding with Western Illinois University says advancements in pennycress genetic research are leading it closer to becoming a commercial crop option for farmers. Dr. Win Phippen […]
Cattle futures sharply lower on technical selling
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical selling, watching direct business develop. June live cattle closed $2.77 lower at $211.17 and August live […]
Agritourism an opportunity for farm diversification
Agritourism could boost the bottom line of farms struggling with depressed commodity prices. University of Minnesota Extension educator DeeDee LeMier specializes in community economics and says farming has always been […]
Soybeans drop on soybean oil, planting weather
Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans followed bean oil, which was down sharply on RVO concerns and the drop in crude oil. That drop in crude […]
ISA outlines importance of meeting with trading partners
A farmer-director with the Iowa Soybean Association says he’s optimistic about the future of soy exports. At-large director Brent Renner says demand for U.S. soy is increasing in many countries. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 15, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.48 and 1/2, up 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.51 and 1/4, down 26 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.40, up $4.50Jul. soybean oil […]