Cattle industry sees momentum on wolves, grazing access, and markets
The president of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is celebrating several successes as 2025 ends. Jake Thompson of Barnesville says the state increased the elk and wolf depredation funds. “That […]
Economist says there could be some signs of herd expansion starting to emerge
A livestock economist says he’s seeing some data that suggests at least some herd expansion could be underway. Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky. “Cow slaughter is still […]
Trade tensions explain China’s lack of U.S. soybean imports
The co-founder of AgMarket.Net says China’s lack of U.S. soybean imports isn’t overly surprising due to the recent trade dispute. Jim McCormick says they usually buy lots of grain during […]
Hard water, weak results: why herbicide mixing matters
Many challenges can emerge when farmers spray herbicides to control weeds. Drew Butler, adjuvant portfolio manager for Loveland Products, says one issue that often arises involves the water used for […]
Taking Care of Others Beyond the Holidays
Missouri Soybean Association President Renee Fordyce says agriculture is hurting right now and it’s important to take care of others, not just in the holiday season. Listen to learn more […]
A wide-range of temps across the Heartland; unseasonably mild for some on the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wintry precipitation—snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle—is causing some travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region. Elsewhere in the Midwest, mild, mostly cloudy weather prevails. Monday’s maximum […]
Unseasonably mild to warm pattern ahead for much of Heartland; active for much of the Nation
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in parts of northern and central California and the […]
Tight margins could push more acres to soybeans in 2026
A market analyst says farmers could plant more soybeans in 2026 to help offset record input costs. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says margins have been extremely tight especially […]
Ag lender encourages early communication as producers navigate financial pressures
An ag financing specialist says growers should stay in close contact with their lenders regardless of whether they qualify for the USDA’s Bridge Assistance Program. Ian McGonigal with GreenStone Farm […]
Holiday soy exports
An extension ag economist is watching soybean export business to close out what should be a quiet end to 2025. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says there’s typically not […]