Minnesota Ag in the Classroom marks four decades of growing agriculture literacy
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom is celebrating 40 years. Foundation director Ann Marie Ward says the impact of the ag literacy program has been remarkable. “What started as an idea […]
Sugar industry seeks additional economic aid from Congress
The chairman of the American Sugar Alliance says more economic aid from Congress would help sugar farmers navigate weather disasters and economic uncertainty. “It would be great to get some […]
Early August rains boost Missouri soybean, corn prospects
Two Missouri farmers say the early August rain has been welcome for the crops. Drew Lock in northeast Missouri says the soybeans have been soaking it up. “There’s a lot […]
Cattle futures mixed to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed on spread trade, and feeder cattle were higher on tight supplies. October live cattle closed $.35 higher at $225.27 and December […]
Wheat sees gains Friday, watching weather
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, adding slightly to the week’s losses. Near-term weather forecasts continue to generally look favorable in much of the region. China bought […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 7, 2026
Sep. corn $4.39, unchangedSep. soybeans $11.59, down 1 centSep. soybean meal $308.90, down $2.70Sep. soybean oil 68.24, up 50 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.39 and 3/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsOct. […]
Farm Bill optimism fades as impasse drags on
An ag policy specialist at the University of Illinois says he’s losing optimism a farm bill can make it across the finish line this year. Jonathan Coppess says the Senate […]
New look, same tradition: The Ohio State Fair has a newly renovated dairy building
Ohio’s director of agriculture says the newly renovated dairy products building is helping showcase one of the state’s largest agricultural industries. Brian Baldridge says the facility was revamped to accommodate the […]
Corn diseases emerge early, but severity remains uncertain
A technical service manager says the forecast over the next several weeks will help determine how disease pressure impacted corn production. Lily Ziehmer covers Nebraska and Colorado FMC, and […]
CME dairy prices mixed with strength in cheese and nonfat dry milk
Cash dairy prices were mixed to end the week Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6950. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.02 to $1.555-. Four sales were reported ranging from $1.5350 to $1.5550. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported. Butter was down $0.0375 to $1.5125. Twelve sales were reported ranging […]