An ag economist says he doesn’t expect any policy changes from the Federal Reserve during its March meeting this week. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says several recent economic reports indicated weaker conditions, slowing consumer demand, and some softening in the job market. “My expectation is they will hold those interest rates constant,” he said. […]
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Soybeans rallied after spending most of the day in the red to finish the day higher. November beans closed 1 and
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4 up 1 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.33 up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $280.10 up
Farmers and farm groups met with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg Wednesday. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad
360 Yield Center’s “360 Rain” automated irrigation system is bringing advancements to in-season crop nutrition options. Loren Weaver, the company’s regional
The prospect of negative returns this year and next has some farmers asking if Congress is working on financial assistance. U.S.
Industry professionals expect farmers to face challenges caused by late-season corn diseases. Ian Matzenbacher, an agronomist covering Illinois with Stine Seed,
A research director says Congress making USDA’s Ag Research Service a priority is critical for the future of agricultural production. Phil Robertson is
A northeast Arkansas farmer says there continues to be widespread concern about the farm economy. Scott Matthews, who raises rice, corn,
An Ohio State University professor says the steady loss of farmland across the state is creating challenges for farmers trying to
