Young farmers say a sharp pencil and diversification key to surviving today’s ag economy
A pair of young Midwestern farmers say the current ag economy is making it even more difficult for beginning producers. Brandon Cummins, who grows corn, soybean, and wheat in far […]
Utah State students earn $10,000 prize for developing high-protein dairy pizza in DMI’s New Product Competition
A high-protein personal pizza took home the top prize at this year’s New Product Competition sponsored by the dairy checkoff. Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students from Utah […]
Live cattle lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower waiting on direct business, feeders were mostly higher on the lower move in corn. August live cattle closed $.80 lower at […]
Michigan budget returns funding for 10 Cents a Meal program
The Michigan Legislature has restored funding for the 10 Cents a Meal program, helping schools buy Michigan-grown foods and support local farmers. Amanda Brezzell is with Groundwork Center for Resilient […]
Soybeans, corn take profits despite weather concerns
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. USDA confirmed the sale of old and new crop U.S. beans to China Wednesday morning, which led to some “buy […]
Heat slows tar spot, but corn farmers encouraged to keep scouting
A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says tar spot has been confirmed in Missouri and other states this year, but the heat has been slowing its development. Mandy […]
Misuse of 2,4-D could threaten future weed-control
An extension weed scientist says herbicide drift is a problem again this year, and it’s not just over-the-top dicamba. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s disappointed and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 8, 2026
Sep. corn $4.35, down 8 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 1/4, down 1/4 centAug. soybean meal $312.30, down $3.90Aug. soybean oil 70.85, up 226 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.07 and […]
Minnesota farmer battles stubborn weeds in soybeans
A northwest Minnesota farmer is having mixed success controlling weeds. Austen Germolus of Borup says there’s not much weed pressure in wheat or corn. “Beans is a different challenge. Did […]
Phosphate supplies questioned as conflict continues to disrupt global market
The founder and CEO of Keytrade AG, a global fertilizer trading company based in Switzerland, says the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fertilizer markets. “I find […]