USDA acreage report reflects crop profitability
USDA’s acreage report, released earlier this week, didn’t surprise analysts with more corn, soybean and cotton acres, fewer rice and wheat acres than what was estimated in the USDA’s March […]
Cattle futures finish holiday-shortened week lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on cash and wholesale pressure. August live cattle closed $2.60 lower at $239.22 and October live cattle closed $2.45 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 2, 2026
Sep. corn $4.23, up 1/4 centAug. soybeans $11.36 and 1/4, up 3 centsAug. soybean meal $305.50, up 20 centsAug. soybean oil 66.77, up 8 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $5.99 and 3/4, […]
Farm bill delay would prolong uncertainty for farmers, Olson says
The vice president of Minnesota Farm Bureau is concerned the farm bill could get held up in the Senate. Carolyn Olson says the Federation is pleased Senate Ag Committee chair […]
Michigan young farmers say high lamb prices are creating new growth opportunities
A significant increase in lamb prices is helping young farmers expand into the industry. Sam and Chase Bos work as agriscience teachers in West Michigan while supporting the family’s commercial […]
Proposed conservation cuts would further limit already underfunded programs
The program director with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the latest iteration of the farm bill being discussed by Congress raises concerns around conservation funding. During a […]
Mixed finish to a short week for corn, soybeans, and wheat
Soybeans were mixed, closing out the week mixed as well. High temperatures along with heavy rains in some areas are expected to impact crop conditions. July and August are usually […]
Tar spot concerns grow as humid conditions persist across Indiana
Purdue University Extension’s corn agronomist says recent high humidity and saturated soils have created optimal conditions for disease development. Dan Quinn says tar spot has already been detected in Indiana, and he expects […]
Heat stress poses long-term health risks for dairy cattle
A dairy nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation says extreme summer heat could create long-term impacts for herd health. Jeff Tikofsky says health challenges can continue after temperatures return to normal. “Cows in […]
Missouri tightens animal import rules to prevent New World screwworm spread
Missouri has tightened its import requirements for animals coming from states where New World screwworm is present. State veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg tells Brownfield and the changes reflect the growing […]