Senate Ag Chair pushing for more farmer aid
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says Congress continues to discuss additional financial assistance for agriculture. In a committee hearing Wednesday, John Boozman told attendees… “In the immediate […]
Growers urged to manage biological products carefully for best yield results
An expert on biological products says growers can improve yields and achieve more consistent crop performance when the products are used properly. “If they didn’t work, people wouldn’t be buying […]
American Royal to move major events to new Kansas campus starting this fall
The CEO of the American Royal says the event will be relocating major events from Kansas City, Missouri to its new Kansas location starting this fall. Pat Macy tells Brownfield […]
Clean Fuels leader reflects on “historic” RVOs
A board member for Clean Fuels Alliance America says the U.S. EPA’s Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and 2027 will play a critical role supporting demand for ag commodities. Greg […]
Using biologicals correctly to help improve profitability
An expert on biologicals says they can help growers increase yields and get consistent performance if utilized correctly. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Jason McGarrh from Locus Agriculture […]
U.S. House passes nationwide, year-round E15
The U.S. House passed nationwide, year-round E15 legislation Wednesday evening with bipartisan support, 218 to 203. Congressman Adrian Smith of Nebraska is the sponsor of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel […]
NPPC: farm bill targets California’s Prop 12, reduces uncertainty
The farm bill recently passed in the U.S. House includes language that would overturn California’s Proposition 12 law and similar legislation. Maria Zieba with the National Pork Producers Council says […]
Cattle futures move higher at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up sharply on technical buying. June live cattle closed $5.10 higher at $252.80 and August live cattle closed $5.40 higher […]
Wheat gives back part of previous session’s big gains
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans are waiting to see what comes out of this week’s face-to-face, high level trade talks with China. It remains to […]
After planting season, Minnesota grower turns attention to crop sales
A Minnesota farmer is moving from planting to grain marketing. Chad Willis grows corn and soybeans near Willmar and says once he finished planting, he began delivering old crop sales. […]