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Native prairie seen as tool to improve soil, water outcomes in ag landscapes
An expert on prairie reconstruction says expanding the use of native species in agricultural landscapes could help boost soil health while improving water quality. “You’re just adding that organic matter
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 2, 2026
May corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.64, down 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $312.90, down $7.60May soybean oil 62.74, up 89 pointsMay Chicago wheat

City of Rock Valley Partners with Dordt University Class for Flood Restoration Planning
The City of Rock Valley is partnering with a Restoration Ecology class at Dordt University to develop a long-term plan for properties on the north side of town that will
JBS investing $150M to expand Cactus, Texas beef facility
Meatpacker JBS is moving forward with a major expansion project in the Southern U.S. The company recently broke ground on a $150 million expansion project at its beef production plant
New initiative is helping support Ohio farm families through the succession planning process
An ag attorney with Ohio State University says a new statewide initiative is helping farmers plan for the next generation. Robert Moore says the Ohio Farm Transition Network provides educational materials
Ag leaders say AI will be essential to the future of farming
Artificial intelligence is poised to play a growing role in agriculture, a theme highlighted during a recent panel hosted by America’s Cultivation Corridor. Melissa Neuendorf, principal AI strategist for John
Corn for ethanol use, soybean crush down from December to January
Corn demand for ethanol production dipped slightly in January. The USDA says 460.951 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production to start 2026, falling 4% on the month
Farmers say weak farm economy heightens uncertainty for 2026 crop year
Some farmers say the lack luster farm economy is creating unprecedented uncertainty for the 2026 crop year. Brain Willott is a farmer from Missouri. “This is kind of a scary
Dairies look to diversification to manage risk
A dairy group says more producers are looking for ways to diversify their income streams. Cassandra Strupp with the Professional Dairy Producers tells Brownfield with low milk prices and high
Strong demand from China pulls sorghum export inspections ahead of last year
U.S. sorghum export inspections continue to pick up steam. Sorghum inspections during the week ending February 26th were up sharply the year and the overall pace has pulled ahead of
