At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up waiting on direct business, feeders were down on profit taking.  April live cattle closed $.17 higher at $238.52 and June live

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There are reports of quality issues in parts of Brazil due to heavy rainfall during harvest and rain chances for Argentina are

A former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says the delay in passing a new five-year farm bill has gone on too long. “Historically, we’ve had farm bills every five years since

May corn $4.53 and 1/2, up 9 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.79 and 1/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $309.30, down 60 centsMay soybean oil 65.70, up 211

The USDA says skim milk powder and butter production led dairy product growth in January, while butter and whey products had modest gains. Total cheese production was 1.28 billion pounds,

A worsening moisture deficit concerns a no-till farmer in south-central Minnesota. Rochelle Krusemark grows corn, soybeans, and sorghum in Martin County and says cover crops suffered from dry conditions last

A worsening moisture deficit concerns a no-till farmer in south-central Minnesota. Rochelle Krusemark grows corn, soybeans, and sorghum in Martin County and says cover crops suffered from dry conditions last

A southwest Michigan farm family says partnering with a local food hub helps keep more of their produce local while creating consistent demand. Bill Schultz tells Brownfield, “It kind of

Protecting the health of the U.S. swine heard remains a top priority for producers in 2026. Duane Stateler in northwest Ohio says it will take an all-hands approach, with producers