China’s return to U.S. sorghum market could boost exports
The chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers says China’s renewed interest in U.S. sorghum could help expand market access. Amy France, a farmer from Kansas, says there are still questions […]
Wisconsin proposes big revisions to animal health fee plan
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is backing away from a proposal that could increase animal health program fees. The department says they received more than 500 comments on […]
Smith: farmer relief should survive U.S. Supreme Court tariff case
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says he’s optimistic farmer aid from the Trump administration won’t be affected by an upcoming decision from the U.S. Supreme […]
Wisconsin Ag Dept. proposes big revisions to unpopular animal fee plan
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is backing away from a very unpopular proposal to increase animal health program fees. The department issued a statement late Tuesday […]
Farmers walk a fine line between cutting costs and sustaining yields
Many farmers are analyzing their crop fertility programs while preparing for 2026. Mosaic agronomist Kip Jacobs says low commodity prices and high input costs create a challenging financial situation. “With […]
Arkansas farmers face critical year as multi-year losses, high costs threaten profitability
The CEO of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services says multiple years of losses, high input costs and ongoing global uncertainty means farmers in Arkansas face a critical year ahead. “This is […]
Missouri farmers face tight margins as loan renewal season approaches
Ag economist Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says row crop farmers and ag lenders will have some difficult conversations in the upcoming loan renewal season. “We’ve had three […]
Cattle futures drop amid lingering import concerns
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical liquidation and the talk that feeder cattle imports from Mexico could resume. December live cattle closed […]
Soybean futures cool off as traders watch China
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, along with higher trade in the dollar during the session. Contracts look overbought after the recent strength, but beans remain optimistic […]
Harvest better than expected for Wisconsin farmer
A southern Wisconsin farmer says yields are good and harvesting is going smoothly. Steve Duwe raises corn and soybeans near Johnson Creek, between Madison and Milwaukee. He tells Brownfield soybeans […]