Senate farm bill moves out of committee
The Senate Ag Committee passed its version of the 2018 farm bill out of committee with a 20-1 vote earlier today.
Early soybean, corn harvest blunts market rally
December corn futures dropped almost a dime, November soybeans crashed 18 cents, December Chicago wheat dipped 19 cents of the recent gains, in one day.
Events in Ukraine again controlling markets
Uncertainty over the reliability of Ukraine's grain exports has created volatile markets. Marlin Clark offers insight into the latest shifts.
Weeds have met a high-tech match
New technnology and site-specific weed management can lower crop costs, help environment.
Good news for the cattle industry
URBANA, Ill. -- Better days are likely ahead for the cattle industry, according to a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist.
"As numbers keep dropping,...
Lower winter livestock feed costs this summer
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Summertime activities keep livestock producers more than busy, but it might be worthwhile for a producer to think about feed needs...
USDA’s FSIS tells inspectors to get tough on livestock mishandling
WASHINGTON -- The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a directive Aug. 15 with new instructions to its inspectors to ensure...
Wars and rumors of wars drive market
News that Russia will allow exports from Ukraine pushed corn futures down 50 cents, soybeans down 17 cents and wheat down $1.17 for the week.
International committee vote approves biodiesel measures
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The biodiesel industry is celebrating following the final vote by the ASTM International D02 Main Committee to approve a trio...
ACRE program signup set for spring
USDA farm programs: Advance direct and counter-cyclical payments started in December.
