Documentation key to highway red dye diesel use
The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says more guidance has been released for farmers wanting to use red dyed diesel on the highway. Rodney […]
Cheese, nonfat dry milk lead Monday CME cash dairy prices
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday to start the week at the CME. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.86. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 to $1.39. Four […]
Harvest reports continue to influence corn prices
An ag economist says harvest results and crop quality are among the key factors influencing the corn market right now. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the market has a clearer picture […]
Alfalfa yield improves slightly year-over-year
USDA is projecting a larger alfalfa crop in 2026, while expecting production of other types of hay to decline. Alfalfa and mixtures production is pegged at 50.562 million tons, 6% […]
Seed industry watching farm bill and trade developments
The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says several key policy issues remain on their agenda before the end of 2026. Andy LaVigne says getting a new […]
Soybean discoloration reaches west central Missouri, but yields hold steady
A farmer in west central Missouri is finding discolored soybeans as he starts harvesting this week. “I think most everyone is seeing the same discoloration. They’re just kind of ugly, […]
New and upgraded MU facilities aim to strengthen Missouri agriculture
The University of Missouri is expanding its ag research, education and workforce development capabilities with four new and upgraded facilities. That includes processing and equipment updates for Missouri Foundation Seed. […]
NCERC expansion seen as investment in the future of ag
The executive director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says expanding the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is monumental for the industry. Rodney Weinzierl […]
Diesel prices retreat slightly from September record
A fuel economist says over-the-road diesel prices have slightly backed off from their record high set late last month. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, says diesel […]
Farmland value expectations reach record high in latest Ag Economy Barometer
An ag economist says farmers expect farmland values to remain strong according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Joana Colussi with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the long-term farmland value […]