U.S. specialty crop industry at risk as growers face rising costs, inadequate insurance options

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed mixed, with boxed beef mixed at midday, preparing for widespread direct business.

The immediate past president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says there were several highlights during his year at the

Many dairy and beef producers are using technology to improve their herds, including the use of embryos to improve the genetics

Soybeans were steady to firm. Soybeans are watching the U.S. harvest pace and planting conditions in Argentina and Brazil. The U.S.

Dec. corn $4.16 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.06 and 1/2, unchangedDec. soybean meal $275.90, up $1.60Dec. soybean

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A U.S. Senator says increasing domestic use of U.S. commodities could help improve the current ag economy. Pete Ricketts tells Brownfield

A farmer in northwest Mississippi says cotton growers are being pushed to the limit trying to survive another year of tough

Many ag and biofuel stakeholders concerned about the farm economy are urging the administration to expand the use of low-carbon fuels.