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Cattle futures up ahead of Friday’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting on the rest of the week’s direct business to develop and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. February live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $201.10 and April lives closed $.95 higher at $200.72. March feeder cattle closed $1.00 higher at $274.07 and…
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Soy Transportation Coalition Applauds Longshoreman Deal
US longshoremen reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers earlier this month, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the American economy and hurt agriculture. Mike Steenhoek is executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition and says he’s pleased to see the agreement. “One of the realities that I try to underscore as…
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Many producers taking advantage of market rally
A marketing expert says many producers have been taking advantage of a recent rally. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing says USDA’s January supply and demand report triggered many corn and soybean sales. “Bringing that corn carry-out down to 1.54 billion bushels, that was a big chop, and that was the largest yield reduction on…
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Corn and Soybeans Rebound to Near Term Highs, With Record Cattle Prices: How Far Could the Rallies Extend?
Corn and Soybeans Rebound to Near Term Highs, With Record Cattle Prices: How Far Could the Rallies Extend?  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Biden’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Halted
Biden’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Halted  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Fighting Fire with Fire: How Prescribed Burns Can Help Mitigate Wildfire Risks
ATHENS, Ga. — As shocking images of the fire-blasted hills around Los Angeles demonstrate, wildfires have become an increasing concern in the United States, particularly in regions where suppression strategies have dominated for decades. A new study by University of Georgia researcher Yukiko Hashida examines how prescribed burns could play a key role in mitigating…
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Brooke Rollins says she’ll shield farmers from impacts of Trump’s tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing
Brooke Rollins says she’ll shield farmers from impacts of Trump’s tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing  The Texas Tribune
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Farmers Speak Up On The Importance Of Global Ag Innovation
Farmers Speak Up On The Importance Of Global Ag Innovation  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Keeping hogs comfortable during cold spells
Pictured: Brownfield’s Brent Barnett (left) interviews southeast Iowa farmer Matt Gent at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines A southeast Iowa hog farmer says advancements in on-farm technology have helped producers manage bitter cold temperatures. Matt Gent has a farrow-to-finish operation near Wellman in Washington County, and says his herd has a comfortable…
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Ag Markets Continue to March Higher in Thursday’s Trade
Ag Markets Continue to March Higher in Thursday’s Trade  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Ethanol production creeps higher, stocks rise
U.S. ethanol production was up modestly over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.099 million barrels per day, up 4,000 on the week as plants try to meet expected demand and 281,000 on the year, when production was restricted by a burst of winter weather in the Midwest. Ethanol stocks…
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One Thousand Custom Harvesters to Gather in Des Moines
SYLVIA, Kan. — U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. (USCHI) will host their Annual Convention in Des Moines, Iowa from January 30 – February 1, 2025 and will gather 1,000 Custom Harvester members. Forage and Grain custom harvesters are contracted by farmers to harvest crops, saving farmers time and investments in equipment and upkeep. USCHI has members…
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Trump pick for USDA secretary says she has ‘a lot to learn’ about bird flu
Trump pick for USDA secretary says she has ‘a lot to learn’ about bird flu  South Dakota Searchlight
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Feed grain update: Barley steady as corn rises
Feed grain update: Barley steady as corn rises  Grainews
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Cattle continue upward march
U.S. livestock: Cattle continue upward march  Country Guide
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Red, White Or Blue? How Does Your County Fare With Soybean Cyst Nematode?
Red, White Or Blue? How Does Your County Fare With Soybean Cyst Nematode?  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Chairman Boozman Opening Statement at Hearing on Nomination of Brooke Rollins to Serve as Secretary of Agriculture
Chairman Boozman Opening Statement at Hearing on Nomination of Brooke Rollins to Serve as Secretary of Agriculture  Majority News | Newsroom | The United States Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
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Senators press Trump’s Ag pick Brooke Rollins on impact of potential trade war
Senators press Trump’s Ag pick Brooke Rollins on impact of potential trade war  Houston Chronicle
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Rural Economies Are Often Left Behind by a Design Flaw in Federal Funding
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (THE CONVERSATION) — Picture yourself living the American Dream. You likely have more opportunity than your parents did. Through hard work, smart choices and perhaps some good luck along the way, you have financial stability and a great deal of freedom to choose your next steps in life. Chances are also good that…
