Ag News

A state climatologist says this week’s heat episode will continue through the end of July for many parts of the Midwest. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says an upper air ridge over the central U.S. is going to [Read More…]

An eastern Iowa farmer says corn conditions have been favorable despite some warmer temperatures during pollination. Lisa Kubik of Traer tells Brownfield, “We’re just able to get out there and start see those kernels and [Read More…]

A south-central Iowa corn and soybean farmer says regenerative ag practices have helped him keep his soil on his farm. Steve Kuiper of Knoxville says reducing soil erosion is one of his biggest priorities. “We [Read More…]

An eastern Iowa livestock producer says it’s a great time to be in the cattle business. Lisa Kubik of Traer says the cattle markets have been very strong in 2025. “They are pretty well off [Read More…]

A forage specialist encourages alfalfa growers to be on the lookout for a couple of pests. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says reports of army worm are coming in on social media. “Or they’re sending me [Read More…]

The ag policy manager for the National Wildlife Federation says proposed budget cuts in the 2026 appropriations package could impact how farmers adopt conservation practices in the future. Ben Knuth says Conservation Technical Assistance helps [Read More…]

An ag economist says he’s uncertain how a series of new trade agreements in principle will impact the ag economy. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the news that Japan, Philippines and Indonesia have agreed to [Read More…]

The White House has released more details about the U.S.- Indonesia trade deal and what it means for agriculture. Indonesia has agreed to purchase $4.5 billion worth of U.S. ag products including soybeans, soybean meal, [Read More…]

Farmers from across the country are voicing their concerns about the long-term impacts of tariffs. In this episode of Managing for Profit, farmers from several ag groups express the urgency for new trade deals. The [Read More…]

U.S. dry pea, lentil, chickpea, and dry bean industries are coming together with a new focus and more unified identity. Tim McGreevy is the CEO of USA Pulses, formerly known as the USA Dry Pea and [Read More…]

An extension ag economist says a wait-and-see approach to grain marketing isn’t always a bad thing. “It really depends on the structure of the farm and the farmer.” Chad Hart with Iowa State University says [Read More…]

Crop disease pressure is keeping a custom applicator in eastern Iowa busy. Cole Deklotz owns R & R Ag Service and says 2025 has turned into one of the wettest years in recent memory, with [Read More…]

A farmer director with the National Corn Growers Association says producers need additional markets for their crop.  J.R. Roesner says a federal fix for nationwide, year-round E-15 is the first step. “We then have to [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher, preparing for widespread direct business, along with Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory reports. Live cattle did take a partial [Read More…]

Sep. corn closed at $3.99 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.10 and 1/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $273.80, up $3.30Aug. soybean oil closed at 55.63, [Read More…]

Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling after a two-sided session. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped, but is steady with last year, and development is close to average. At least for now, [Read More…]

Some members of the ag industry say crop protection tools are critical to providing a secure food supply.  During a House Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Ranking member Angie Craig of Minnesota outlined her concerns [Read More…]

A member of the Senate Ag Committee says appointments of key USDA officials are being impacted by ongoing confirmation delays.   Republican Chuck Grassley of Iowa says five nominees advanced out of committee on Monday with [Read More…]

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from Michigan Soybean Committee Research Director Mark Seamon as we discuss how the North Central Soybean Research Program is a regional effort supporting soybean research needs of 13 [Read More…]

An ag economist says he’s concerned about continued tariff threats from the Trump administration. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the July Rural Mainstreet Index, a monthly survey of rural bank CEOs, revealed bankers expect [Read More…]