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Why Does the Easter Bunny Deliver Eggs?
GREENWICH, N.Y. — As the snow melts and the days grow longer, signs of spring begin to bloom all around us with bright flowers, chirping birds, and one of the season’s most curious characters: the Easter Bunny. Every year, this cheerful, egg-delivering rabbit hops into our homes and hearts, leaving behind baskets filled with colorful…
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Soybeans up 13 cents despite ongoing tariffs on China
Soybeans up 13 cents despite ongoing tariffs on China | Midday Markets | April 10, 2025Â Â Rural Radio Network
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USDA cuts corn ending stocks, lowers soybeans slightly
The USDA has lowered U.S. ending stocks estimates for corn and soybeans, while raising the carryout for wheat. Corn ending stocks are now seen at 1.465 billion bushels, a drop of 75 million from March with a cut to feed use more than canceled out by a larger export guess. The average estimated 2024/25 farm…
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A Few Tweaks in the April WASDE Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — A larger than expected cut to corn ending stocks was one of the highlights of the latest WASDE report from USDA. According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report (WASDE) for April 2025, USDA cut U.S. corn ending stocks to 1.465 billion bushels. That was more than the pre-report average…
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The impact of corn and soybean acres on feed costs
A livestock economist says the expected shift to more corn acres is good news for cattle producers. Josh Maples is with Mississippi State University. “Corn, of course, as a primary input for the feeding sector and for all cattle producers, plentiful supplies of corn are a positive thing on the input cost side of cattle…
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NCGA Statement on Tariff Pause
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he was placing a 90-day pause on all reciprocal tariffs, with the exception of China. In response to this development, Illinois farmer and NCGA President Kenneth Hartman Jr. released the following statement: “We appreciate the administration’s decision to place a 90-day pause on the reciprocal tariffs it had…
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Strengthening Rental Operations and Expanding Absorption Coverage
Strengthening Rental Operations and Expanding Absorption Coverage  Farm Equipment
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Trying to fix my combine, I need politicians who really get what farmers are facing
Trying to fix my combine, I need politicians who really get what farmers are facing  CBC
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The Evolution of Machinery in the Construction Industry
The Evolution of Machinery in the Construction Industry  The Dixon Pilot
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Farm groups express appreciation for tariff pauses
Farm groups express appreciation for tariff pauses  Rural Radio Network
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USDA Funds Nasal Vaccine to Stop Bird Flu Spread
USDA Funds Nasal Vaccine to Stop Bird Flu Spread  Farms.com
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EU To Pause Counter Tariffs
(BRUSSELS) — The European Union is pausing countermeasures against U.S. tariffs for 90 days. It comes after President Trump announced a 90 pause yesterday on some tariffs. Yesterday, the EU voted in favor of a package that was meant to respond to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum that were put in place last month.…
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Intermediate wheatgrass as a dual use crop for grain and grazing
Intermediate wheatgrass as a dual use crop for grain and grazing  Frontiers
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CONAB raises Brazil soybean, corn crop estimates
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has increased its soybean and corn production projections. CONAB says those larger crops are due to better yields thanks to some improvements in weather, along with higher planted area. Soybeans are seen at a record 167.9 million tons, 0.3% more than in March and up 13.6% from 2024. CONAB did…
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Popular sausages recalled because they might contain hard plastic
Popular sausages recalled because they might contain hard plastic  PennLive.com
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Continuum Ag Launches TopSoil Connect: Turning Farm Data into Real Financial Value
(WASHINGTON, IA)– Utilizing farm data provides a new revenue source for farmers looking to boost profitability. However, oftentimes, it is unclear which program is a fit and what contract is best to sign. The launch of TopSoil Connect provides a transparent, farmer-first platform that links field-level data to real financial opportunities, helping farmers unlock value in…
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Despite Tariffs, U.S. Soybeans Set to Reach China
(SINGAPORE) — As trade war tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, many traders are wondering what that could mean for commodities that have already been shipped from the U.S. to China. According to Reuters, China is set to receive about 3 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans in April-May despite new higher tariffs. Sources…
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Egg Prices Increase to Record High Despite Trump’s Predictions and Bird Flu Outbreak Slowing
WASHINGTON — In defiance of President Donald Trump’s predictions, U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 despite a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks. The increase reported Thursday in the Consumer Price Index means consumers and businesses that rely on eggs should not anticipate immediate relief. Demand…
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Don’t Forget Crop Protection Signup Deadline
There’s no question that farmers always have a lot to do. With everything stacked up on the to-do list, it can be easy to forget to sign up for USDA’s farm safety net programs. However, the deadline is rapidly approaching. The Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs are two key…
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U.S. corn stocks down and acres expected to rise from a year ago
U.S. corn stocks down and acres expected to rise from a year ago  Agweek
