USDA data modernization could level playing field for farmers
An ag economist says USDA’s effort to modernize farm data could help level the playing field for farmers as private companies expand forecasting tools. Seth Meyer with MU’s Food and […]
Indiana farmers using agritourism to generate new revenue streams
Two Indiana farm families are using agritourism to generate additional revenue for their operations. Chris Steele with Steele Farms says his family’s corn maze and pumpkin patch has helped the […]
Direct-to-consumer sales creating new income opportunities for Indiana farmers
A food marketing specialist says small and beginning farmers are using direct-to-consumer sales to help diversify their income. Patrick Nycz with Purdue University says local farmers’ markets are a good […]
Missouri rain brings drought relief, but driest areas need more
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension welcomes the rain falling across portions of Missouri this week. Zach Leasor tells Brownfield more than one inch fell across central and […]
Soybeans, corn rise ahead of WASDE, with crude oil help
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, along with the big gains in crude oil. The USDA could lower yield and raise demand projections in Friday’s reports. The big […]
Precision conservation boosting farmer profits
Some farmers are using precision conservation to improve their profitability. Dallas Glazik, an Illinois farmer and precision ag conservation specialist with Pheasants Forever, says modern yield maps can help identify […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 10, 2026
Dec. corn $5.33 and 3/4, up 6 centsNov. soybeans $13.32 and 1/4, up 22 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $350.60, up $5.50Oct. soybean oil 71.41, up 133 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Rain “really shut off” after Independence Day, drying up yield outlook in central Minnesota
Conditions have steadily deteriorated since the 4th of July for a central Minnesota farmer preparing for harvest. Nick Peterson of St. Cloud says crops looked as good as they’ve ever […]
Bringing the dealer experience directly to the farm
A leader with AGCO says expanding access to on-farm service is helping farmers make better use of their time during critical seasons. Stefan Caspari, senior vice president of customer success […]
Sorghum offers drought tolerance, feed value and weed management benefits
The chairwoman of the Nebraska Sorghum Board says adding sorghum to a crop rotation could help improve an operation’s bottom line. Tracy Zink, a farmer from McCook, says the crop […]