Members of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee are concerned about proposed staffing cuts to USDA in President Trump’s upcoming budget. Ranking Member Sanford Bishop of Georgia says eliminating more than a dozen USDA programs and 15 percent of Farm Service Agency staffing is shocking. “Efficiencies is an often-cited rationale for cuts, but I don’t think […]
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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
The commissioner of agriculture in Minnesota is urging state lawmakers to support legislation that can help farmers through difficult financial times.
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
The 2026-27 Missouri State FFA Secretary says she’s looking forward to the year ahead. Madeline O’Brien from the Troy FFA tells
There are mixed feelings in farm country about another round of financial aid from the government. “It’s almost like a necessary
