Helena Agri-Enterprises launching free agricultural education curriculum
A new agricultural education curriculum is helping students discover careers in agriculture. Innovation Never Stops from Helena Agri-Enterprises is a free, nine-part program series that helps ag teachers integrate hands-on learning […]
China resumes large-scale U.S. soybean imports following Trump-Xi meeting
China has agreed to significant purchases of U.S. soybeans over the next three years. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business Network this morning China will start buying 25 […]
Economist: beef-on-dairy a tremendous win keeping dairy farmers afloat
An economist says dairy producers are paying much closer attention to the beef market, now that raising beef-on-dairy has created a new revenue stream for the dairy farm. John Newton […]
China buys U.S. soybeans for first time this marketing year
A commodity market analyst says China has made its first purchase of U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. On this Managing for Profit, Allendale’s Greg McBride joins us with […]
Co-op manager encourages data-driven decisions for 2026 profitability
The branch manager of a local cooperative says farmers in his area are already busy preparing for the 2026 growing season. Travis Gillett, who oversees Effingham Equity’s Alma branch in […]
‘Really concerning’: Iowa Farm Bureau president says Trump actions trigger market swings
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is pointing blame at the Trump administration for the recent collapse in cattle markets. Brent Johnson says President Trump’s proposal to import beef from […]
University of Minnesota expert: lasers show promise, but data lacking for poultry use
Some in the poultry industry are using lasers to keep wild birds away from farm sites. University of Minnesota Extension Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems program leader Dr. Abby Schuft […]
Soybeans mostly weak ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Soybeans were mostly modestly lower on spread trade and profit taking. Soybeans continued to get ready for Thursday’s face-to-face meeting between President Trump and President Xi on trade and tariffs. […]
Cattle futures close sharply higher, lean hogs were lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, buying back part of the recent losses, with help from the midday gains in boxed beef. However, […]
Pritzker directs agencies to boost domestic markets and mental health support for Illinois ag
The governor of Illinois has issued an executive order declaring an agricultural export crisis. J.B. Pritzker signed an order on Wednesday directing state agencies to take immediate action to enhance […]