The president of Minnesota Farmers Union says while the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is welcome, ag producers don’t want to rely on ad hoc payments from the government. “It’s unfortunate. The farmers want their money from trade, they don’t want it from aid.” Gary Wertish tells Brownfield Minnesota’s farmer mediation program helps producers dealing with […]
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Mar. corn $4.50 and 1/2, up 3 centsJan. soybeans $10.62 and 3/4, up 11 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $304.70, up
The Executive Director of the Christmas Spirit Foundation says the Trees for Troops program is on pace for a record-setting season.
Commentary I don’t know about you, but every year, Christmas sneaks up on me. Suddenly, it’s the middle of December, and
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Wednesday heading into the Christmas holiday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.7250. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at
The Director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a new program will increase local food connections and purchasing
A Nebraska rancher says expanding a key risk management tool could better help cattle producers manage ongoing market volatility. Steve Sunderman
A drone retailer and custom ag applicator says new restrictions on foreign-made drones will not ground existing machines but will slow
An extension ag economist is watching how the energy complex is influencing the farm economy. Chad Hart is with Iowa State
An official with the U.S. Meat Export Federation suggests high beef prices have not deterred international buyers. John Hinners is vice
