DFA CEO: dairy sustainability work can continue despite USDA directive
The CEO of Dairy Farmers of America says he has mixed feelings about the USDA’s directive preventing checkoff dollars from funding certain climate and sustainability initiatives. Dennis Rodenbaugh says farmers […]
Ag economists: diesel export ban could have unintended consequences
U.S. President Donald Trump says he favors a ban on diesel exports, but ag economists say keeping more fuel in the United States won’t necessarily translate into lower prices. USDA […]
Minnesota sees early surge in HPAI cases
Minnesota is seeing an early onset of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases heading into the heart of fall migration. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says a resurgence […]
Corn, wheat see profit taking as soybeans close mixed
Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak after an up and down day. Traders continue to wait for the high-level face-to-face meeting with China later this week. There’s ongoing general optimism for […]
Farmers evaluating ways to cut diesel costs
An organic row-crop farmer says the premium he receives for his crops has been somewhat helpful as diesel prices remain at record highs. Steve Ewald has been growing organic corn, […]
Ag safety training gives first responders hands-on experience at Farm Science Review
This year’s Farm Science Review is helping first responders prepare for on-farm emergencies as a part of National Farm Safety and Health Week. Dee Jepsen says grain entrapments expected to […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 22, 2026
Dec. corn $5.36 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.25 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $368.90, up $2.30Oct. soybean oil 67.37, down 95 pointsDec. […]
Food for Peace shipment delivers U.S. wheat, rice to Kenya
A southwest Kansas farmer says USDA’s Food for Peace program helps strengthen global food security and bolsters demand for American ag products. Gary Millershaski says he’s traveling to Kenya this […]
Wet weather creates harvest uncertainty for Iowa farmer
A south-central Iowa farmer says his harvest timeline is up in the air. “Field conditions are terrible.” Steve Kuiper of Knoxville tells Brownfield persistent moisture the last couple weeks has […]
Weeds can take a bite out of profits, Golden Harvest says
A soybean product manager with Golden Harvest says growers should already be thinking about weed control for next year’s crop. “We know it’s really important to protect yields early in […]