State funding helps launch Minnesota FFA’s 100-year anniversary plans
Minnesota is gearing up for the 100th anniversary of FFA. Minnesota FFA Foundation executive director Val Aarsvold says there will be a year-long celebration in 2028 culminating in the milestone. […]
U.S. pushing for fair and predictable agriculture trade with China
The chief ag negotiator with United States Trade Representative says the administration is working to ensure a fair and balanced relationship with China. Julie Callahan told reporters during the recent […]
Missouri court grants preliminary approval for $7.3 billion nationwide Roundup settlement
A state court in Missouri has granted preliminary approval to a proposed U.S nationwide class action settlement to resolve current and future claims against Roundup™. Bayer has proposed a $7.3 billion […]
Cash dairy mostly steady to higher Friday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher except butter Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.64. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0075 at $1.6175. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.57. One sale was recorded at that price. Butter prices were down $0.03 at $2.01. Forty-seven sales […]
Massey Ferguson Showcases TIM Technology and MF 9S Tractor Updates at Commodity Classic
Labor shortages remain a challenge for many farms, and new technology from Massey Ferguson aims to help producers maintain efficiency and consistency in the field. At the recent Commodity Classic […]
Dusty Johnson: Congress nears deal on year-round E15
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota on the Rural Domestic Energy Council says a solution for nationwide, year-round E15 could be coming soon. “I think we’re getting really close to […]
Michigan FFA awards first Golden Scoop to Whitehall
A new partnership between the Michigan FFA Association and the Michigan State University Extension Product Center is helping to excite students about careers in the food industry. Innovation Counselor Clarence […]
Judge rules against Pure Prairie Poultry
A Wisconsin judge has ruled against a defunct poultry company that didn’t supply feed to their contracted growers. Buffalo County Judge Thomas Clark found Charles City, Iowa based Pure Prairie […]
Quality and Sustainability Drive U.S. Soybean Export Growth
In this Managing for Profit, hear from Tony Mellenthin, a Wisconsin farmer and the priority area coordinator for infrastructure and exports on the United Soybean Board, who says U.S. soybeans […]
Research shows farmers can lower cereal rye seeding rates and save money
A commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension says farmers utilizing cereal rye cover crops can potentially save money by lowering their seeding rates. Nathan Johanning says new […]