Rover Road Fire leads widespread damage across Kansas and Oklahoma
Wildfires continue to spread across the Central Plains, and the Kansas Ag Secretary says it’s too soon to grasp the full scope of the destruction. Mike Beam says the outbreak […]
INFB: Is ag really getting equal representation during this year’s legislative session?
The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says the organization is concerned about the rapid pace of this year’s legislative session. Randy Kron tells Brownfield, “We’re probably trying to kill more bills than […]
Addressing Hidden Hunger in Corn
Sulfur deficiency in corn is rising across North America and impacting corn yields. Farmers should be addressing root development issues early in the growing season. Learn more in this Managing […]
Farmers urged to check equipment early to avoid spring planting delays
Farmers are urged to prepare equipment now to avoid delays once spring fieldwork begins. Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Alex Case says some growers have probably already started checking machinery. […]
Herd health key to staying in business
A hog farmer from western Missouri says herd health now determines whether producers stay in business. “If our hogs get a Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus or Porcine epidemic […]
Cattle futures mixed ahead of On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed waiting on direct business and ahead of Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. April live cattle closed $.27 […]
Broiler hatchery numbers hold faster than last year pace
The USDA’s broiler hatchery numbers continue to point to rising production in 2026. 254.35 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, an increase of 993,000 on the week and 2% […]
Stronger demand helps pork industry rebound from tough years
A western Iowa pork producer says profitability is helping boost morale across the industry. Aaron Juergens manages more than 100,000 nursery and finishing pig spaces for Sunburst Valley Farms near Carroll. “It […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 18, 2026
Mar. corn $4.27, up 3/4 centMar. soybeans $11.33 and 1/2, down 1/2 centMar. soybean meal $303.90, down $1.90Mar. soybean oil 58.59, up 130 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.47, up 9 and […]
Vote on E15 could come soon, Feenstra says
One lawmaker says a year-round E15 deal could get done soon. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra, a member of the House Rural Domestic Energy Council, says the group had a positive […]