Iowa farmer gets more aggressive on weeds
A north Iowa farmer plans to be more aggressive managing weeds this year. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake says there won’t be dramatic changes to his herbicide program. “Going a […]
Minnesota farmer encouraged by soil moisture
A Minnesota crop and dairy farmer is encouraged by soil moisture levels to begin the growing season. Charles Krause milks around 350 Holstein cows near Buffalo and says he wasn’t […]
Ag group seeks improvements to Wisconsin’s Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse
An agricultural group would like to see more utilization of Wisconsin’s Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse. Chad Zuleger with the Dairy Business Association tells Brownfield the bipartisan program was created three […]
Ag groups concerned over H-2A slowdown
The executive director of the Organic Farmers Association says farmers across the country are facing increased labor shortages due to issues with the H-2A temporary visa program. Kate Mendenhall tells […]
Light cash cattle trade reported Thursday
Live and feeder cattle futures were higher, watching direct business develop at higher prices, while getting ready for the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. […]
Still too cool to plant for most of Wisconsin
Cool soil temperatures have Wisconsin farmers focused on manure and fertilizer applications and some spring tillage. Others, like Zeb Zuehls, who raises beef and no-till corn and soybeans near Montello […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 17, 2025
May corn closed at $4.82 and 1/4, down 2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.36 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $295.60, down $1.10May soybean oil […]
Soybeans, corn weak ahead of Good Friday trade pause
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling, closing mixed for the week ahead of the pause in business for Good Friday. The trade continues to monitor the […]
Chinn: trade aid needed if market volatility continues
Missouri’s ag director says farmers and ranchers will be grateful for any trade aid that comes from the Trump administration if the tariff situation continues to affect prices. Chris Chinn […]
Checkoff-funded research showing health benefits of seed oils
A farmer leader with the United Soybean Board says seed oils can benefit consumer health and help drive soybean demand. Wisconsin farmer Sara Stelter says recent checkoff-funded research is showing […]