Month: July 2026

Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.010 to $0.68. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0525 to $1.60. Nine sales were reported ranging from $1.57 to $1.60.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.56. One sale was reported at $1.56.  Butter was down $0.010 to $1.64. Seventeen sales were recorded ranging from $1.63 to $1.6575.  Nonfat [Read More…]

A farm management analyst suggests there were some positives in Friday’s USDA supply and demand report. Kent Thiesse says the latest forecast did raise corn and soybean production. “But the good news is they aren’t [Read More…]

The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says it’s been another bumper crop for most of the state’s growers. Tracey Heuerman, who farms in Effingahm County, says the majority of the state’s winter wheat harvest [Read More…]

Trade experts say tariffs are likely to remain a key part of U.S. trade policy despite the Supreme Court striking down the administration’s use of emergency powers to impose them. Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and [Read More…]

The National FFA Organization has announced the top 16 finalists for its highest agricultural achievement, the American Star Awards. The American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement, and American Star in Agriscience represent the best among this year’s American Degree recipients. Each award recognizes FFA members who have developed outstanding skills and competencies throughout their Supervised Agricultural Experiences. A panel of judges will interview the finalists this fall and select one winner [Read More…]