Some members in the ag industry are closely watching how a proposed railroad merger will impact the transportation of ag goods across the country. Indiana farmer Mike Koehne is the chairmen of the Soy Transportation Coalition and says the acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific raises concerns about consolidation. “We’re taking a player off […]
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A senior grain analyst with Terrain says grain storage capacity will be strained if the U.S. produces the large corn and
A farmer in eastern Missouri says he’s expecting variable corn at harvest. Jim Boerding, who farms in St. Charles County, tells
A southwest Minnesota farmer is optimistic about corn and soybean yields with harvest about a month away. Bryan Biegler farms near
Soybeans were lower amid ongoing uncertainties around demand. November beans closed 13 and 1/2 cents lower on Tuesday at $10.41. The
Wisconsin crops continue to look good, despite battles with weeds and diseases. Darin Von Ruden, Wisconsin’s Farmers Union President says he
August presented several challenges to Iowa farmers. Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson says pest pressure intensified for many corn and
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day mixed on spread trade. Boxed beef was lower and
A southeast Michigan farmer says it seems like his region keeps missing rain this summer. Lenawee County’s Blaine Baker tells Brownfield,
A southern Illinois farmer and agronomist says corn harvest is underway. John Pike, who’s based near Marion in Williamson County, tells
