Soybeans up ahead of tariff talks with China
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Pakistan bought 225,000 tons of new crop U.S. soybeans ahead of the open and there was spillover support from higher moves […]
States picking up cultured-protein labeling legislation
The National Ag Law Center says legislation to regulate cell-cultured proteins has been on the rise at the state level. Elizabeth Rumley tells Brownfield, “I think that we will just […]
Market advisor says most farmers wisely sold during winter rally
A broker and marketing advisor says most farmers wisely sold some old-crop corn and soybeans during the brief winter market rally. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the January to […]
NCGA pushing for corn & ethanol’s inclusion in India trade deal
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says the organization is pushing the Trump administration to ensure corn is included in any new trade deal with India. Kenneth Hartman, […]
Report shows Nebraska net farm income to double
A new report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln projects that net farm income in the state will double to a record of nearly $10 billion in 2025. But, UNL extension […]
Farmer-legislator urges farmers to speak up on important legislation
A Wisconsin farmer who serves in the State Legislature says his fellow farmers would be wise to pay attention to bills being considered at the Capitol. Republican Travis Tranel operates […]
Milk takes the spotlight as ADAI prepares for Indianapolis 500
The American Dairy Association Indiana says the month of May is an opportunity to showcase the role of dairy to a healthy diet. Brooke Williams, director of communications, says the […]
Minnesota farmer adapts to urban sprawl
A corn and soybean grower who farms south of the Twin Cities continues to adapt to urban sprawl. Brent Mohn of Northfield, Minnesota says residential and commercial growth influences his […]
China remains absent from U.S. pork market
The USDA says China did not buy any U.S. pork during the week ending May 1st. That’s the fifth week in a row China has not purchased U.S. pork, at […]
An opportunity for a farm bill in 2025
The Chairman of the House Ag Committee says there’s a path forward to get a farm bill this year. Glenn “GT” Thompson says right now, the goal is to move […]