Month: February 2024

The Michigan Potato Industry Commission says the economic impact of the state’s potato supply chain is substantial. Executive Director Dr. Kelly Turner tells Brownfield potatoes in 2022 were the state’s second-largest produce commodity in terms [Read More…]

A lobbyist for Indiana Farm Bureau says a shortened session in the State Assembly has brought a sense of urgency to passing bills impactful for farmers. Senior Director of Policy Strategy and Advocacy Katrina Hall [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mostly higher and feeders were up, preparing for this week’s direct cash cattle business. April live was down $.22 at $187.32 and June was up $.12 at $182.95. [Read More…]

U.S. egg production declined from 2022 to 2023. The USDA says that for the year ending November 30th, 2023, production totaled 109.526 billion eggs, slightly lower than the previous year, with a larger number of [Read More…]

The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has sunk below growth neutral for a sixth straight month. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says lower agricultural commodity prices has been the biggest factor. “It’s the top risk at [Read More…]

A range of concerns are on the table as farmers from across Illinois gathered with legislators in Springfield Tuesday. Illinois Farm Bureau president, Brian Duncan, says the organization is closely watching numerous legislative proposals this [Read More…]

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’s confident year-round E15 is coming in 2025 and waivers should be granted to allow E15 for the upcoming summer driving season. Vilsack told reporters it will take time for [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures west of the Rockies, while warmer-than-normal conditions will cover the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation across the Deep [Read More…]