Food fraud prevention expanding with AI
The Director of the Food Fraud Prevention Academy says efforts are increasing to identify artificial intelligence supply chain risk factors. John Spink’s food fraud prevention research at Michigan State University […]
Illinois lawmakers considering fee to benefit conservation
The deputy director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance says a proposal to introduce a new per acre fee for taking agricultural land out of production is gaining momentum in the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 9, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.49 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.51 and 3/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.10, down 60 […]
Lingering wet conditions slow planting in northwest Iowa
Lingering wet conditions have slowed planting progress in northwest Iowa. Shane Holtorf of Pomeroy says he started planting corn April 13th and finished a week later. “We got a start […]
Soybeans, corn gain ahead of trade talks, WASDE
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, pulling contracts to a higher weekly finish. Beans were preparing for weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China. Any significant […]
Delta farmers wait for better weather
Farmers in northeast Arkansas are waiting on a decent planting window following a month of record rain and flooding. “I never ever say I want the rain to stop, but […]
Delta farmers waiting for better weather
Farmers in northeast Arkansas are waiting on a decent planting window following a month of record rain and flooding. “I never ever say I want rain to stop, but I […]
Cash rental rates remain strong
A farmland market expert says cash rental rates have been strong across parts of the Corn Belt. Jim Rothermich is the vice president of Iowa Appraisal and says, “I have […]
Indiana governor issues temporary ban of cell-cultured products for two-years
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill into law that bans the sale of cell-cultured proteins for the next two years. Jean Leising, chair of the state Senate Ag […]
Study shows ag exports contributed $28.96 billion to U.S. economy in 2023
A new study from the National Corn Growers Association and the U.S. Grains Council shows ag exports contributed $28.96 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023. Gretchen Kuck is an […]