Trade policy expert calls for reduction of EU dairy compliance rules
A trade policy expert says the European Union’s new due-diligence requirements are increasing the costs for U.S. dairy farmers and processors. “We shouldn’t be adhering to European rules,” she says. […]
Illinois Governor’s executive order could bring farmers savings through extension of Illinois Harvest Permits
The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says Governor J.B. Pritzker’s consideration of extending the Illinois Harvest Permit program into 2027 would mean transportation savings […]
Farmers concerned Brazil’s cost advantage could continue to impact U.S. export competitiveness
An ag economist says farmers surveyed in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer are concerned Brazil’s competitive advantage could have an impact on U.S. soybean exports in 2027. […]
Increased beef imports boosting freezer beef demand
A southern Wisconsin producer says talk of increased beef imports have been good for his freezer beef business. Doug Rebout, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Rock County, tells […]
Cheese blocks rise, butter drops Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the CME. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.85. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.3550. Twelve sales were reported […]
Mexico continues to drive U.S. corn export sales
Corn export sales were above average during the week ending October 1st. The USDA says the big buyers of corn were key trading partners Mexico and Colombia. Relatively high corn […]
Slow soybean harvest reveals drought impact in Kansas
A central Kansas farmer says it’s been a sluggish and disappointing start to soybean harvest. Rick Schlender says yields are well below trend-line from this year’s drought. “The heat during […]
Fuel costs a key factor for next year’s irrigation budget
A south-central Nebraska farmer says higher fuel costs could raise next year’s irrigation expenses. Randy Uhrmacher says now is usually the time when he locks in diesel fuel. “You’re talking […]
Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine and One Health Innovation District expansion aims to strengthen workforce pipeline
The dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says the development of the One Health Research Institute could help address the industry’s labor shortage. Dr. Bret Marsh says the effort is part […]
Rollins says temporary imports helping consumers at meat counter
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump’s temporary increase in imported ground beef supplies is helping lower prices for consumers. “We have seen some relief,” Rollins said. Speaking to reporters […]