The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says producers across the state are getting ready for a busy spring. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says even though agriculture faces many challenges, planting season always brings optimism. “We are getting the itch.” He says, “We don’t have the planters hooked up yet, but that’s […]
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The executive vice president of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association says there’s a growing perception the U.S. farmer has lost their
Soybeans were higher, building off of Wednesday’s gains. Soybean oil and soybean meal were also higher. The administration confirmed President Trump
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up watching direct business develop. April live cattle closed $.67 at
Agronomist Erin Marlow says a few planters are rolling in northwest Missouri, earlier than usual. “I know there are some soybeans
The Field to Market President says farmers can align cost-cutting measures this season with conservation projects in their value chain. Carrie
Some Midwestern lawmakers have introduced legislation that would force fertilizer marketers to show what is driving prices higher. Wisconsin Senator Tammy
May corn $4.67, down 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.73 and 3/4, up 2 centsMay soybean meal $322.10, up $2.30May soybean oil 68.02,
Fuel costs are a concern for farmers with spring fieldwork right around the corner. George Goblish grows corn and soybeans near
The USDA says total number of hogs and pigs is up slightly on the year, but is down 1 percent from
