SNAP changes are creating new challenges for families facing food insecurity
An ag economist says recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are creating new challenges for food insecure families. Shellye Suttles, food policy and program coordinator with the City […]
Wheat export sales dive to marketing year low
Export demand for U.S. wheat continues to be slow. The USDA says wheat export sales for the week ending September 3rd fell to a marketing year low with a handful […]
Corn farmers weigh selling at harvest vs. storing grain
Sell corn at harvest or put it in the bin? Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says it’s a double-edged sword. “When we talk about selling with customers, we’re really talking […]
USDA data modernization could level playing field for farmers
An ag economist says USDA’s effort to modernize farm data could help level the playing field for farmers as private companies expand forecasting tools. Seth Meyer with MU’s Food and […]
Indiana farmers using agritourism to generate new revenue streams
Two Indiana farm families are using agritourism to generate additional revenue for their operations. Chris Steele with Steele Farms says his family’s corn maze and pumpkin patch has helped the […]
Direct-to-consumer sales creating new income opportunities for Indiana farmers
A food marketing specialist says small and beginning farmers are using direct-to-consumer sales to help diversify their income. Patrick Nycz with Purdue University says local farmers’ markets are a good […]
Missouri rain brings drought relief, but driest areas need more
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension welcomes the rain falling across portions of Missouri this week. Zach Leasor tells Brownfield more than one inch fell across central and […]
Soybeans, corn rise ahead of WASDE, with crude oil help
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, along with the big gains in crude oil. The USDA could lower yield and raise demand projections in Friday’s reports. The big […]
Precision conservation boosting farmer profits
Some farmers are using precision conservation to improve their profitability. Dallas Glazik, an Illinois farmer and precision ag conservation specialist with Pheasants Forever, says modern yield maps can help identify […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 10, 2026
Dec. corn $5.33 and 3/4, up 6 centsNov. soybeans $13.32 and 1/4, up 22 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $350.60, up $5.50Oct. soybean oil 71.41, up 133 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]