The conflict in the Middle East is likely to impact ag lending.  Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says federal spending is ballooning because of the

An ag economist says retail egg prices declined in March as the poultry sector works to recover from losses due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Bernt Nelson with the American

A farmer in west-central Missouri says the recent rains are delaying early planting, and while the moisture is needed, it’s heavier than expected. “So far, we’ve had a little more

U.S. wheat export sales hit a marketing year low during the week ending March 26th. Wheat was hit hard by cancelations from unknown destinations and Mexico, and global demand for

Jim Boerding, a farmer in eastern Missouri, says he’s shifting his fertilizer strategy for corn, as he watches input price changes tied to the U.S. and Iran conflict. “Usually put

An ag economist says the recent USDA Prospective Plantings report highlights profitability challenges for some crops.   Dan O’Brien with Kansas State University says he’s not surprised that wheat acres

Michigan state Republicans are calling on the governor to take immediate action to implement the EPA’s emergency E15 waivers. House Ag Committee Chair Jerry Neyer tells Brownfield gasoline sold in