Growing exports boost Minnesota’s cheese industry
Minnesota is making strides as a leading producer of cheese. State Senator Rob Kupec says U.S. export potential bodes well for the nation’s sixth-largest cheese producer. “Cheese is becoming a […]
Sugarbeet planting expected in coming weeks in Michigan
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association President says farmers aren’t rushing to plant with the current price environment. Michigan’s Clint Hagen tells Brownfield, “With things the way they are in the […]
Grassley backs E15, fertilizer relief amid price surge
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there are ways Congress and the Trump administration can take pressure off rising fertilizer and fuel prices. “Take countervailing duties off of fertilizers (and) get […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 24, 2026
May corn $4.62 and 1/2, up 3 centsMay soybeans $11.55, down 8 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $322.40, down $4.20May soybean oil 65.73, up 15 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.90, up […]
Beck’s Hybrids to expand access to SOYLEIC high-oleic soybean traits in 2026 and 2027
Beck’s Hybrids says a recent acquisition could help expand market opportunities for high-oleic soybeans. Tom Hooper says the company is working to expand the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s SOYLEIC soybean trait. […]
Former corn grower leader questions whether year-round E15 will pass
A past president of the National Corn Growers Association says the debate over federal year-round E15 legislation has dragged on far too long. “It’s been disappointing to say the least,” […]
USDA: red meat, poultry supplies tighten on demand, processing speeds
Solid demand and slower production during February pulled red meat and poultry supplies lower. The USDA says there were 834.466 million pounds of red meat in cold storage at the […]
Nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and potassium supplies more stable
The president and CEO of a crop nutrient supplier says the availability of some fertility products has improved since the Middle East conflict began. Nick Bancroft with AgroLiquid tells Brownfield, […]
State of Indiana to invest $1 billion into agriculture over the next 10 years, goal of creating 100,000 jobs
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has announced a $1 billion investment to help drive agricultural innovation over the next decade. Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, says […]
Spiking fuel costs being felt on the farm
Farmers preparing for spring planting are facing some of the highest fuel costs they’ve seen in years. Central Illinois farmer Darren Davis says fuel price spikes caused by the conflict […]