Farmers elevate ag labor shortage crisis through national Grow It Here initiative
A new national coalition says it plans to amplify the impacts of ag labor shortages and the need for long-term farm workforce solutions. Brandon Raso is a fourth-generation blueberry grower […]
Trade analysis: China can meet soybean needs without U.S.
A recent trade analysis from North Dakota State University confirms China can get by without purchasing U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. Sandro Steinbach, the director of the Center […]
MO harvest wrap-up: drought slows soybeans, but results meet expectations
A farmer in north-central Missouri says harvest has finally wrapped up. Meagan Kaiser, who farms in Carroll County, says yields are similar to last year. “We honestly thought soybean yields […]
Cash dairy sales end week higher
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0525 at $1.7775. Seven […]
Lawmakers weigh in as skinny farm bill faces hurdles
Some members of the Senate and House Ag Committees say the skinny farm is losing momentum. “It might be after the new year before we are able to work […]
Minnesota farmer plans fungicide use after Sudden Death Syndrome hits soybeans
A farmer in southern Minnesota who dealt with Sudden Death Syndrome in soybeans this year will factor that into her 2026 plans. Wanda Patsche of Welcome says she did not […]
Cattle industry has concerns Argentine beef imports could undermine domestic demand
Many in the beef industry have concerns that increasing imports of beef from Argentina could hurt domestic demand. Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the country […]
‘A slap in the face’: cattleman reacts to Trump’s social media posts impacting market
A cattle backgrounder says there’s mixed emotions at a local sale barn following several social media posts from President Trump. “I’m really disappointed.” Tim Clifton backgrounds cattle in Linn County, […]
Nebraska grain company to stop operations over licensing violations
A south-central Nebraska grain company has violated state law and has been ordered to stop operations. An investigation from the Nebraska Public Service Commission found that Roberts Seed Inc in […]
Ohio Soybean Association pushing to restore flexibility in state pesticide applicators law
A proposed amendment in the Ohio state legislature could provide flexibility to pesticide applicators. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director of the Ohio Soybean Association, says the recently passed state budget […]