FDA issues approval for Norbrook’s Defendazole
Defendazole helps treat and control many of the internal parasites that can limit profit-potential and threaten the health of producer’s herds. Dr. Megan Bollin, technical services veterinarian for Norbrook says […]
USDA releases more info on $1B specialty crop farmer aid program
The USDA has released more details about its $1 billion one-time farmer aid coming to specialty crop and sugar growers due to high input costs, market disruptions and export losses. […]
Ohio State economist says the farm safety net might have become too excessive
An ag economist at Ohio State University says a new study shows farm safety net programs could be contributing to the industry’s economic downturn. Professor emeritus Carl Zulauf says the current […]
House Ag Chairman releases draft Farm Bill, drawing mixed reactions
The chairman of the U.S. House Ag Committee has released a draft farm bill that he says will provide certainty to the nation’s farmers and ranchers. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson says […]
Chicago Fed says higher 2025 farmland values may help farmers navigate tight credit conditions
A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says an increase in farmland values at the end of 2025 will help farmers mitigate challenging credit conditions this year. David Oppedahl tells […]
Live cattle, hog futures lower to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were down, feeders were mixed waiting for widespread direct business to develop. April live cattle closed $.02 lower at $240.62 and June live […]
Arkansas lender warns of Mid-South farm financial crisis
An ag lender in Arkansas says there’s a general financial crisis happening in the mid-south. “A farmer can’t borrow their way out of a problem and a lender cannot loan […]
Soybeans, wheat give back some gains ahead of Presidents Day weekend
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling but still saw a week-to-week gain. Brazil’s harvest is ongoing and while Argentina’s crop rating declined, there was more rain in […]
Export momentum carries corn market into new year
Corn prices continue to be supported by export demand. Compeer Financial ag economist Megan Roberts says U.S. corn exports were strong in 2025 and that momentum has carried into […]
Higher costs and lower Prices driving U.S. cotton acreage decline
Jody Campiche with the National Cotton Council says lower prices are the reason U.S. farmers say they’ll be planting less cotton this spring. “While there are some changes to the […]