The commissioner of agriculture in Minnesota is urging state lawmakers to support legislation that can help farmers through difficult financial times. Thom Petersen says the Rural Finance Authority allows the Department of Agriculture to make loans to farmers. “We need some more okay on our authority, so we’re seeking $50 million to get that done. […]
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A central Illinois farmer says adopting the practice of “planting green” is reducing his expenditures on inputs. Derek Martin, who grows
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower ahead of widespread direct business and Friday’s On Feed
A southwest Minnesota beef producer says direct-to-consumer sales are becoming more challenging. Mark Enninga raises a cow/calf herd and operates a
A southwest Indiana farmer says the current spike in input prices is having a mixed impact on his farm. John Richer
An ag meteorologist says recent moisture is welcome after a dry winter across much of the Midwest. Don Keeney is with
Soybeans were mixed, with spread adjustments pulling nearby contracts lower. Export sales were a marketing year low, but domestic crush demand
May corn $4.48 and 1/2, down 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.63 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal
The USDA says it wants help from farmers as the department investigates soaring fertilizer prices. Deputy Undersecretary Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield
A graduate research assistant at Purdue University says strong demand is creating more basis opportunities for some corn and soybean farmers. Josh
