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A commodity broker says USDA’s production report showcases regional differences over the growing season. Illinois-based Mark Talaski with Advanced Trading tells Brownfield states edging the Corn Belt are starting to matter more. “A lot of dry land [Read More…]

Input prices remain at record highs, and there are questions in the ag industry about what’s causing it. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue says he’s not accusing companies of any wrongdoing, but, “There’s a [Read More…]

The general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable says new legislation is aimed at delaying changes to the federal definition of hemp. “The bill that kept the government open last year would ban more than [Read More…]

A leader in the biofuels industry says a federal solution for year-round E15 needs to be passed by Congress this month. Monte Shaw is the executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. He tells [Read More…]

A market advisor says dairy prices are going down as cow numbers and production goes up, and that’s not likely to change soon.  Mike North from Ever.ag tells Brownfield USDA shows the U.S. dairy herd [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up waiting for the rest of the week’s business to develop.  February live cattle closed $.90 higher at $236.05 and April live cattle closed $1.10 [Read More…]

Wisconsin lawmakers are considering legislation that would make sure more real dairy butter can be served in more schools.  Chad Zuleger with the Dairy Business Association says Wisconsin lawmakers are considering legislation that would require [Read More…]

Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Unknown destinations and China both bought U.S. soybeans ahead of the open. Unknown picked up a total of 545,000 tons, with 470,000 tons for 2025/26 delivery, and [Read More…]

A shift to an El Niño weather pattern could mean drier-than-normal conditions persist in the Midwest. Jacob Dickey, meteorologist for WCIA-TV in eastern Illinois, tells Brownfield, “We’ve been hit the hardest by that drought.”  He [Read More…]

A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says the latest supply and demand report from the USDA caught the market off guard.  Bryan Doherty says farmers need to use more proactive grain marketing plans. “We added an [Read More…]

In this Managing for Profit, learn how a comprehensive soil test transforms uncertainty into opportunity, revealing exactly what fields need and, more importantly, what they don’t. Tune in for more.  The post Smart Money Is [Read More…]

The dairy industry is celebrating the end of a long battle, as President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids bill into law Wednesday.  B Amy Penterman is a dairy farmer and Dairy Business [Read More…]

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says a long-standing precedent in the transition of power within the organization and its insurance company, Country Financial, is being circumvented. Phillip Nelson, who was elected by [Read More…]

Questions remain about the long-term effects of the proposed Waters of the United States rule. Brianna Schroeder with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law says the new WOTUS could help provide clarity for farmers. “The overall impact [Read More…]

The director of public policy for the Missouri Corn Growers Association says the state budget will be front-and-center in the Missouri State Legislative session. Darrick Steen says state lawmakers are facing a tighter budget this [Read More…]

A real estate agent says farmers could lower their expenses by reevaluating their lease agreements. Kraig Urkoski with AgWest Land Brokers says while most leases are staying in place, some landlords are exploring ways to [Read More…]

U.S. ethanol production has reached record levels for the first time in 2026. This is the fourth month in a row with an all-time high for ethanol production as the industry absorbs a record corn [Read More…]

The executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association says the local food system should see a boost in 2026. Raghela Scavuzzo says several state and federal programs enacted last year to strengthen the food [Read More…]

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden highlighted agriculture in his State of the State address on Tuesday. “Ag is king in South Dakota, so let’s keep it strong for the future.” He said state support will [Read More…]

A new herbicide is coming soon for Bayer Crop Science. In this Managing for Profit, Kati Price, Bayer’s North American Crop Protection Technical Manager discusses how Convinto™ herbicide will be different than other products on [Read More…]