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Listen to Shaun Haney discuss grain markets, cattle prices and more
Listen to Shaun Haney discuss grain markets, cattle prices and more 980 CJME
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Ag economist expecting additional disaster relief assistance
An ag economist at the University of Illinois is expecting farmers to see additional disaster assistance through the American Relief Act of 2025. Gary Schnitkey says the legislation includes $21 billion that was allocated for natural disasters. “This is a continuation of the WHIP plus ERP programs,” he says. “We are expecting those to go…
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Will U.S. ag stay competitive if trade tariffs in effect?
Will U.S. ag stay competitive if trade tariffs in effect? Brownfield Ag News
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USDA scientist asks bigger weed questions
USDA scientist asks bigger weed questions Capital Press
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Some liquid egg products recalled as they may include bleach, USDA warns. Here’s what to know
Some liquid egg products recalled as they may include bleach, USDA warns. Here’s what to know. CBS News
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Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern This Spring
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Many farmers and applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) prior to planting or sidedress after planting. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving anhydrous ammonia have proven how dangerous and deadly the chemical can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota…
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USDA Says Corn Acres Up 5% in 2025
USDA Says Corn Acres Up 5% in 2025 Successful Farming
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USDA sees more corn, fewer soybean acres in 2025
USDA sees more corn, fewer soybean acres in 2025 TradingView
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USDA reports: Corn moves signal market trends
USDA reports: Corn moves signal market trends Farm Progress
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Ongoing trade tensions could impact long-term demand
An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing trade tensions could impact demand for US agricultural products. Ian Sheldon says large trading partners are starting to divert sales to other markets. “What’s happening with China is just exacerbating a shift that was already happening before the previous trade war,” he says. “The new trade…
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USDA report reveals drop in hog inventory
USDA report reveals drop in hog inventory Self Employed
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Fieldwork underway in parts of Iowa
Some Iowa farmers have begun spring fieldwork. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe says weather has generally been mild recently. “A lot of what I’ve seen in the last week or so has been dry fertilizer getting spread on fields, I’ve seen anhydrous getting put on fields. So kind of gearing up, getting ready…
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Corn Acres Top 95 Million, No Major Surprises in Grain Stocks
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — U.S. farmers are expected to plant just over 95 million acres of corn this spring according to the newly released March 31st Prospective Plantings report. USDA says that farmers will plant 95.326 million acres of corn this year, up from the average pre-report estimate of 94.361 million acres and above the February…
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Cover Crops, Perennials and Diversified Plantings
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Along the headwaters of the Elkhorn Creek in Northeastern Fayette County, Headwater Farm cultivates nutrient-dense produce for community partners and supports small local agribusinesses in Lexington. On this 30-acre parcel of leased land, Lexington nonprofit Seedleaf provides acreage to small-scale growers, cultivates culturally significant seeds for organic markets and offers community education…
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Cash rents decline in 2024
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says revenues from cash rents were down in 2024. Gary Schnitkey says recent surveys of farm managers show slight declines in cash rents across the state. “We saw farm managers reduce their cash rents and did so about 20 bucks per acre.” He says, “Farm managers tend…
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Can US agriculture withstand a trade war with China?
Can US agriculture withstand a trade war with China? DW (English)
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EU proposes ‘wine package’ as Trump threatens 200% tariffs
EU proposes ‘wine package’ as Trump threatens 200% tariffs Post Magazine
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Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15, 2025 to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial…
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Grain traders ask Ukraine to suspend price mechanism changes, say exports at risk
Grain traders ask Ukraine to suspend price mechanism changes, say exports at risk MSN
