The latest Rural Mainstreet Index found that lower farm commodity prices have pushed bank loans to a record high. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the July survey of rural bank CEOs revealed some concerns about farmer profitability. “We asked the bankers what the number one issue facing their local economy is. By far it […]
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This year’s World Dairy Expo Dairy Producer of the Year is always seeking ways to improve the farming operation. Ken McCarty
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday all options are on the table as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is renegotiated. “We
As more grain is stored on-farm this fall, an economist at CoBank reminds farmers it costs to be your own grain
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans remain cautiously optimistic about the prospect of a trade aid announcement
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.22, up 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $276.90, down 20 centsDec.
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the partial shutdown of the federal government is compounding already uncertain times
The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers continue to be concerned about the ag economy. Michael Langemeier, director of
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A veterinarian says farmers need to take some simple steps to prevent calf stress. Dr. Tom Earlywine with Purina Land ‘O
