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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Indiana Farm Bureau’s vice president will continue to serve the state’s members for another term. Jasper County farmer Kendell Culp has defeated opponent Kevin
Some Nebraska ag groups say they’re concerned that state’s $471 million budget shortfall could potentially increase property taxes for producers.
Wisconsin Soybean Association’s President says the state’s growers will continue to be well represented at the state and national level. Doug
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking. February live cattle closed $1.40 higher at $229.55
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been week-to-week losses. There was another round
Mar. corn $4.40 and 3/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.76 and 3/4, down 16 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal
The $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program from the USDA is likely to change next year’s income forecast for most grain
The 2025 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award recipient is a diversified crop and livestock farmer from the southeast part of the state.
The 2025 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award recipient is a diversified crop and livestock farmer from the southeast part of the state.
