U.S.–China trade policies push global soybean prices lower, causing ripples worldwide
The World Bank expects soybean prices globally to decline by more than 12 percent this year following the impact of the U.S.-China trade tensions. American Soybean Association chief economist Scott […]
Farmers say rising fertilizer costs top concerns for 2026
A pair of producers say that fertilizer prices are their biggest concern heading into 2026. South-central Nebraska farmer Randy Uhrmacher tells Brownfield costs are out of control. “We’re putting on […]
The Last American Penny: Nostalgia, History, and Why Every Penny Counts
A penny for your thoughts. The news that the last American penny has been minted feels a bit like watching an old barn finally sag to the ground. Sure, it […]
Protecting Missouri water: export permits begin
The director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources says work is underway to implement a new water export law in Missouri. Kurt Schaefer says any water exported out of […]
Southern Indiana farmer says 2025 was challenging, but manageable
A southern Indiana farmer says it’s been a difficult growing season. Brian Rexing raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and alfalfa in Gibson County. “We had some challenges getting the crop out,” […]
USDA could cut corn yields again in January, says StoneX economist
The chief commodities economist at StoneX Group says he’s expecting the USDA to reduce corn yields again in the January report. “History would argue that we do get more yield […]
Missouri vet credits strong biosecurity for no fall HPAI detections
The state veterinarian in Missouri says the lack of detections for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry across the state this fall could be due to increased biosecurity. “I’m not […]
Nebraska’s Hansen-Mueller files Chapter 11, owes more than $20 million
A Nebraska-based grain dealer that had its license temporarily suspended after it failed to pay farmers last month has filed for bankruptcy. In news release on Monday, Hansen-Mueller Co. said […]
Feeder cattle prices swing as market fundamentals take a back seat
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says there continues to be chaos in the cattle markets. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri […]
North central Ohio farmer reporting stronger than expected yields to close out harvest 2025
A north central Ohio farmer says he expects to wrap up the 2025 harvest season this week. Owen Niese raises corn, soybeans, and wheat in Crawford County. “While August was dry, we […]