Beef export sales are a bright spot in the USDA’s weekly export sales update. Beef during the week ending June 5th was the only major commodity to show a week-to-week improvement thanks to good demand from South Korea, Japan, and Mexico, helping to blunt a cancelation by China. China also canceled on U.S. cotton and…… Continue Reading
Some of Nebraska’s winter wheat hit hard by drought
A southwest Nebraska farmer says he’s not expecting much out of his winter wheat crop this year. Jan TenBensel of McCook says it was extremely dry last fall, and the crop never got off to a good start. “It’s going to be rough. It was pretty dry early on. I hate to predict too early,…… Continue Reading
Indiana net farm income expected to increase by 40% in 2025
A recently released report shows Indiana’s net farm income is expected to increase by 40% in 2025. Purdue University ag economist Michael Langemeier says it is largely due to expected government payments and stronger returns in the livestock sector. “If you’re looking at crop receipts, they’re expected to be down in 2025 because the prices…… Continue Reading
New IL FFA President comes from a long line of service
The new Illinois FFA president says the organization is in her blood. “It doesn’t really feel real yet. I’m so grateful and honored to have this opportunity for the next year.” Natalie Pratt, daughter of Andy & Katie Pratt and a member of the Amboy High School FFA Chapter, says her family has a history…… Continue Reading
Iowa House Speaker calls for special session to override pipeline veto
Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley is petitioning the State Legislature to hold a special session to override Governor Kim Reynolds’ veto of a carbon pipeline bill. Reynolds shot down House File 639 on Wednesday, which aimed to restrict the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects. Republican State Representative Bobby Kaufmann of Wilton says…… Continue Reading
CONAB raises soybean, corn production projections
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has confirmed record soybean production and raised their outlook for corn. CONAB has soybean production at 196.606 million tons, up 0.8% on the month and 14.8% on the year thanks to improved yields. Brazil’s second crop corn harvest is getting underway, with that crop seen at 101.01 million tons, 1.2%…… Continue Reading
Turn crops into cash
A farm business management instructor and Minnesota farmer says one of the biggest mistakes a farmer can make is holding onto grain too long and not having a plan. Betsy Jensen with Northland Community and Technical College says if farmers can do a better job of turning crops into cash sooner through grain marketing, it…… Continue Reading
More steps against New World Screwworm forthcoming
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says the threat of New World Screwworm (NWS) is a top priority. Brooke Rollins told the U.S. House Agriculture Committee Wednesday that an announcement will come next week on her agency’s next steps against the invasive fly as it continues to move through Mexico. “That screwworm had moved from within…… Continue Reading
Gov. Reynolds vetoes carbon pipeline, eminent domain bill
An Iowa bill that would have put new restrictions on carbon pipelines has been vetoed by Governor Kim Reynolds. House File 639 aimed to restrict the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines. In a statement late Wednesday, Governor Reynolds said she shares the bill’s goal of protecting landowners but says the legislation “isn’t just…… Continue Reading
Ag Secretary defends USDA cuts
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary says her agency’s restructuring is not hurting farmers. Brooke Rollins told the House Agriculture Committee Wednesday the agency is still able to serve the needs of farmers. “No one has been fired.” She says, “There were 15,000 USDA employees who took the deferred resignation, but no one was fired. In a…… Continue Reading
