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The Secretary of Health and Human Services says the U.S. needs more beef. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. told attendees of the 2026 Cattle Industry Convention, “We’re begging you to increase the size of the [Read More…]

The U.S. EPA has finalized a new dicamba label for over-the-top use in soybeans and cotton for the next two growing seasons. Three products, including a product from Bayer, Engenia from BASF and Tavium from [Read More…]

The senior vice president of government affairs with the Renewable Fuels Association says he’s optimistic lawmakers will find a path forward on legislation for nationwide, year-round E15. “We’re keeping our fingers crossed.” The E15 Rural [Read More…]

An east central Illinois farmer and grain bin builder says demand for on-farm grain storage remains high despite the sluggish economy. Sarah Hastings, who co-owns Hastings CCI Equipment, says many farmers are still wanting to [Read More…]

The president and CEO of the American Egg Board says egg producers are looking at overseas markets to grow demand. Emily Metz says prices are low and southeast Asia could be a good customer. “Southeast [Read More…]

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A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says farm loan repayment rates in the 7th district are reflecting the soft ag economy. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “Repayment rates have been lower on agricultural [Read More…]

Things could be shaping up for a wet spring in the Corn Belt.  Eric Snodgrass, chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says long-term weather outlooks show relief from the months-long Midwestern drought could be [Read More…]

An ag economist says producers are anticipating tighter margins in 2026 and that could impact cash flows. Michael Langemeier is with Purdue University.  “When we look at increases in the size of operating loans, about a [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were steady to higher Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.73. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.4725.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.4675 to $1.4725.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44.  No sales were recorded at that price.  Butter prices were unchanged at $1.71 after a ten-cent Thursday [Read More…]

South America could soon add more fuel to the recent rally in grain prices. Market analyst Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says there’s momentum from President Trump’s announcement that China plans to up [Read More…]

A Kansas farmer says the Food for Peace program transitioning to USDA could bring reliable, long-term demand for sorghum. Amy France says it’s been a tough stretch for farmers who continue to face low-commodity prices. [Read More…]

The executive director of the Dairy Business Association says several bills need to cross the finish line during the final weeks of the Wisconsin legislative session. Chad Zuleger tells Brownfield legislation close to getting final [Read More…]

The former chief economist for USDA says crop farmers are stuck in tight margins and are looking for a way out. “I’m not sure I’ve got a happy message,” Seth Meyer said, “which is I’m [Read More…]

Brent Gatton, a Kentucky farmer and the chairman of the United Soybean Board, says new fiscal year investments and priorities focus on growing demand for U.S. soybeans both at home and abroad. The post Growing [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday decline in boxed beef and traders waiting for direct business to get underway. There was additional pressure from the news during [Read More…]

Ethanol advocates say a federal solution for year-round sales of E15 is long overdue. Nick Bowdish, president and CEO of southwest Iowa-based Elite Octane, says the debate over a permanent fix has stretched on for [Read More…]

An ag economist says USDA’s new farm income report highlights how hard it is for farmers and ranchers to keep producing. Danny Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation says this is the first net farm [Read More…]

A biofuels supporter says 2026 could be a rebound year for the industry. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says the entire biofuels sector is searching for momentum. “If we look [Read More…]

An unexpected gift.                          “This has been quite a gift, quite an opportunity for farmers.” Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing, says this week’s announcement of China potentially purchasing even more U.S. [Read More…]