Ethanol production solid during week of Christmas
U.S. ethanol production held up well during the week of Christmas. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production 1.12 million barrels per day, rising 25,000 on the week and 9,000 […]
Economists say higher prices needed as input costs stay elevated
Input costs and profitability will continue to be a focus in 2026. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says farmers need higher market prices for their grain. “Prices have just not […]
Residue management showing success in Beck’s Practical Farm Research
A regional agronomy manager at Beck’s Hybrids says residue management could be one way to help farmers boost yield in 2026. Steve Gauck says the company’s Practical Farm Research shows the strategy can […]
Indiana’s poultry industry faces a challenging 2025 as HPAI continues to impact commercial flocks
Northern Indiana has been hit hard by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in 2025. Denise Derrer Spears with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the state has had it’s first […]
Analyst says corn market lacks direction entering new year
A market analyst says corn futures have been in a ‘wait and see’ mode heading into 2026. “We’re kind of just stuck,” said Greg McBride, director of brokerage for Allendale. […]
U.S. red meat production fell in 2025 despite a brief surge at the end of the year
An extension economist with Texas A&M University says total U.S. meat production surged in December. David Anderson says it was a sharp contrast to the rest of the year, which […]
Illinois farmer looks to winter moisture after better-than-expected 2025 harvest
A central Illinois farmer says his 2025 harvest was surprising. Kent Kleinschmidt, who farms in Logan County, says the late-season drought didn’t impact his yields as much as he expected. […]
2025 was an up and down year for dairy
A dairy market advisor is expecting 2026 to be more challenging for producers. Jenny Wackershauser with Ever.ag tells Brownfield 2025 was an up and down year. “We’re really kind of […]
Seasonal, late-December weather for most across the Heartland; milder parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wind-blown snow showers and squalls are causing local travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, Wednesday’s high temperatures will remain below 10°F in much of […]
Seasonal, late-December weather for most across the Heartland; milder parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wind-blown snow showers and squalls are causing local travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, Wednesday’s high temperatures will remain below 10°F in much of […]