Callahan tells senators trade fairness and market access are top ag priorities
President Trump’s nominee for chief ag negotiator within the Office of the Trade Representative says increasing market access for farmers and breaking down trade barriers are her top priorities. During […]
The National FFA Convention and Expo will stay in Indianapolis through 2040
Indianapolis will remain home to the National FFA Convention through 2040. Cheryl Zimmerman is the executive secretary for the National FFA Organization. “The city of Indianapolis has the venues capable of […]
High winds threaten unharvested corn, raise fire risks
An ag meteorologist says high winds in parts of the Midwest could impact some of the U.S. corn crop that has yet to be harvested. Brian Fuchs with the National […]
China buys U.S. soybeans ahead of Trump meeting
A commodity market analyst says China has made its first purchase of U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the sale comes ahead of President Trump’s […]
DEKALB® and Asgrow® New Products for 2026
The DEKALB® and Asgrow® seed brands are launching 43 new products for 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton and Asgrow Brand Manager Brittany […]
Rain shifts across the southern, eastern Corn Belt; fair weather resumes on much of the Plains
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Japan increases U.S. rice orders under trade framework
The CEO of USA Rice says Japan has been buying more U.S. rice lately. Peter Bachmann tells Brownfield “in prior years, they would buy one or two cargoes of rice […]
Strong soybean futures prompt some farmer selling
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says he’s going to sell some soybeans now that soybean prices have improved. Doug Noem tells Brownfield… “I think we’re gonna start doing some […]
Feeder cattle futures continue to slide
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed ahead of widespread direct business, and feeders were lower on another round of technical liquidation. December live cattle closed $.60 lower […]
Missouri Cattleman proposes $1 beef coupon program to boost U.S. beef sales
Jim Hertzog, a livestock auction owner and Missouri cattleman, says improving beef prices at the grocery store could be as simple as a beef coupon. “It’s only good for beef […]