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U.S. sugar producers close to collapse as Alliance calls for higher tariffs on imports
The American Sugar Alliance is asking the U.S. Trade Representative to use Section 310 authorities to stop subsidized imports from harming farmers. Rob Johansson tells Brownfield producers have lost more
Cattle futures lower heading into midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical selling. June live cattle closed $2.52 lower at $243.55 and August live cattle closed $1.90 lower at
Purdue economist: Geopolitical tensions igniting long-term concerns about fertilizer prices
An ag economist at Purdue University says the continued conflict in Iran is causing concerns about rising fertilizer prices. Joana Colussi says input costs have risen more than 30 percent
Technical buying, crude oil help prop up corn, soybeans
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans followed bean oil, which followed crude and palm oils, while staying cautiously optimistic about the expected trade talks with China next
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 21, 2026
May corn $4.53 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.74 and 1/2, up 8 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $325.30, up 20 centsMay soybean oil 72.14, up 251
Avera Receives Historic $35 Million Gift for Children’s Hospital
Avera Health has announced a historic $35 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur, and child health advocate B. Thomas Golisano—the largest single donation in the organization’s history. The contribution supports pediatric
Former USDA economist explains what’s driving the U.S. ag trade deficit
A better understanding of the U.S. ag trade deficit. Former USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says there’s a common misconception that the imbalance is a result of poor competitiveness. “What
Indiana conservation efforts driving water quality improvements across the state
The program manager with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says a new initiative is helping improve water quality across the state. Julie Harrold says the State Nutrient Reduction Strategy tracks
Indiana conservation efforts driving water quality improvements across the state
The program manager with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says a new initiative is helping improve water quality across the state. Julie Harrold says the State Nutrient Reduction Strategy tracks
Texas Ag Commissioner says northern spread of New World screwworm in Mexico leaves Texas livestock industry vulnerable
The commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture says the continued northern movement of New World screwworm leaves cattle producers vulnerable. Sid Miller says the latest case was found in a