Southern Rust Management in Corn
Southern rust was a challenge for many corn farmers across the U.S. in 2025. In this Managing for Profit, Illinois-based Channel technical agronomist Kevin Rothzen says farmers should be thinking […]
MSU encourages dairy farms to boost workforce development amid ongoing labor shortages
An extension educator is encouraging farmers to implement workforce development programs as labor shortages continue. Michigan State University’s Martin Carrasquillo Mangual helps present entry level trainings for dairy farms. “Often workers […]
Unseasonably mild to warm continues for most; unsettled, stormy across the West, North
Across the Corn Belt, snowy, windy weather stretching from North Dakota and northeastern South Dakota into the upper Great Lakes region is leading to travel disruptions and increased livestock stress. […]
Hog health issues can threaten profitability for Missouri pork industry
The executive director of Missouri Pork says hog health is top-of-mind for Missouri’s farmers. Scott Hays says there’s been a higher rate of diseases like Porcine epidemic diarrhea in hogs […]
Congressman calls E15 negotiations sensitive, but expects progress
A Wisconsin Congressman serving on the Rural Domestic Energy Council says nationwide E15 negotiations are very sensitive, but he’s optimistic there will be a deal. Third District Republican Derrick Van […]
National Swine Health Strategy aims to boost biosecurity, reduce hog disease risk
The U.S. pork industry has been developing a National Swine Health Strategy. Meredith Petersen with the National Pork Board says the strategy should help producers monitor and detect diseases, including […]
USDA seeks to modernize line speed rules to support food safety and reduce production bottlenecks
The USDA is proposing updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork processing. The proposed changes would allow eligible facilities to operate at speeds supported by their processes, […]
Minnesota E15 sales hit record high for fifth consecutive year
Sales of E15 in Minnesota broke records for a fifth straight year in 2025. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says the total of more than 144 million gallons […]
Cattle, hog futures sharply higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up sharply ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. April live cattle closed […]
Wheat sees decline on dollar, possible Plains precipitation
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Argentina’s crop condition rating declined again due to dry weather, but rain in the forecast could stabilize things, at least […]