From farm policy and industry concerns, to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast. It was a cool, foggy and muddy day for

Sep. corn $4.78 and 3/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.20 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $315.70, down $2.40Sep. soybean oil 71.18, up 132 pointsSep.

The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says work continues to assist producers impacted by the abrupt closure of the Tyson beef processing facility in Joslin, Illinois. Josh

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were up and feeders were mostly higher, preparing for widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. October live cattle was $.77

Commercial red meat production saw a year-over-year decline in July. The USDA says 4.287 billion pounds of red meat were produced last month, down 2% on the year, with a

An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says having a strong risk management plan can help producers navigate uncertainty. “I

A U.S. Representative says farmers need stable policies and expanded domestic demand.  Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says biofuels are critical to the success of agriculture. “It’s the strongest domestic demand

An ag economist says farmers should be more proactive purchasing fertilizer for 2027. “Just from my pessimistic perspective, I really think this thing with the Strait (of Hormuz) and Iran

The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says the biofuels industry is in a good place.  “Overall, the health of the industry I think is very strong right now.”