Farmers raise questions about data centers and rural resources
The impact of data continues to be a topic of discussion among farmers. Southeast Kansas farmer Ben Bellar says he has mixed feelings but is worried that the heat produced […]
Renewed fund buying suppports soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was also spillover support from the renewed strength in crude oil on supply concerns. The USDA’s good to excellent rating held […]
Seat the Table Coalition presses for real immigration reform solutions
An ag coalition of farm and restaurant groups is calling on Congress to pass immigration reform to address workforce shortages. American Business Immigration Coalition CEO Rebecca Shi says Congress currently […]
UNL brings new digital hub to provide producers additional resources
The University of Nebraska president says the institution’s new digital ag hub could be a game changer for the industry. Dr. Jeffry Gold says agriculture continues to evolve, and the […]
Cattle, hog futures move lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking, ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. October live cattle closed $1.55 […]
Higher 2027 costs put focus on early farm input purchases
An ag economist says 2027 is expected to be another record cost year for farmers. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says input cost increases will be seen across […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 15, 2026
Dec. corn $5.35 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.18 and 3/4, up 14 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $360.10, up $9.90Oct. soybean oil 69.88, up 23 pointsDec. […]
Crop variability is the name of the game
An agronomy specialist with Golden Harvest says crop conditions are a mixed bag across the Corn Belt. “Places look really good and then across the road not so much.” Stefan […]
AI expands precision agriculture with plant-level management
The director of the Ag Autonomy Institute at Mississippi State University says artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of agriculture. Alex Thomasson says AI can take precision agriculture […]
Farmer says fertilizer price solution needed soon
An eastern Iowa farmer says fertilizer price relief is needed sooner rather than later. Lance Lillibridge of Vinton says the situation is dire. “The check engine light is on and […]