An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says the slumping ag economy has farmers showing an increased interest in planting crops for premium markets. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Nick Paulson says he’s fielding a lot of questions about white corn, non-GMOs, and organics. “Opportunities where you can maybe capture some value added above […]
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The USDA is expanding crop insurance coverage for grape growers in Michigan and Ohio. Brandon Walters is a Senior Specialty Crop
As more farmers and landowners look to adopt conservation and regenerative agricultural practices, some challenges could arise with land rental agreements.
The USDA’s 2025 farm program payments being issued are the largest since the programs were established in the 2014 Farm Bill.
A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is expected to help address meat processing workforce shortages and advance research
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower waiting on direct business to develop. December live cattle
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade was expecting a solid week-to-week advance in harvest, with weekly crop
Dec. corn $4.83, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.87 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $368.70, up
Michigan’s governor has declared a state of energy emergency, allowing temporary use of dyed diesel fuel on public roads. National Corn
Perfecting the Waters of the U.S. rule. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the WOTUS has lacked clarity. “You could use a
