A new national coalition says it plans to amplify the impacts of ag labor shortages and the need for long-term farm workforce solutions. Brandon Raso is a fourth-generation blueberry grower from New Jersey. “We’re all in different commodities,” he says. “We’re all in different states for the most part, and this problem echoes and radiates…… Continue Reading
Trade analysis: China can meet soybean needs without U.S.
A recent trade analysis from North Dakota State University confirms China can get by without purchasing U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. Sandro Steinbach, the director of the Center for Ag Policy and Trade Studies at NDSU, says China must be willing to pay the price, absorbing some price premiums. “The current Chinese soybean…… Continue Reading
MO harvest wrap-up: drought slows soybeans, but results meet expectations
A farmer in north-central Missouri says harvest has finally wrapped up. Meagan Kaiser, who farms in Carroll County, says yields are similar to last year. “We honestly thought soybean yields would be better, but we had a lot of drought in August. That really set us back. We had good pod set, but they just…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy sales end week higher
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0525 at $1.7775. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7325 to $1.7775. Cheese barrels were up $0.0150 at $1.77. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.04 at…… Continue Reading
Lawmakers weigh in as skinny farm bill faces hurdles
Some members of the Senate and House Ag Committees say the skinny farm is losing momentum. “It might be after the new year before we are able to work on it.” Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska, says there are other issues that need to be addressed before the can consider a farm…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer plans fungicide use after Sudden Death Syndrome hits soybeans
A farmer in southern Minnesota who dealt with Sudden Death Syndrome in soybeans this year will factor that into her 2026 plans. Wanda Patsche of Welcome says she did not apply a fungicide during the past growing season. “But I think that is going to be something we’re going to take a look at this…… Continue Reading
Cattle industry has concerns Argentine beef imports could undermine domestic demand
Many in the beef industry have concerns that increasing imports of beef from Argentina could hurt domestic demand. Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the country doesn’t raise the same quality beef as U.S. cattle producers. “They don’t even come close to it,” he says. “And the consumer is not going…… Continue Reading
‘A slap in the face’: cattleman reacts to Trump’s social media posts impacting market
A cattle backgrounder says there’s mixed emotions at a local sale barn following several social media posts from President Trump. “I’m really disappointed.” Tim Clifton backgrounds cattle in Linn County, Kansas and buys cattle for MO-KAN Livestock Market. “President Trump’s attitude is like a slap in the face to me. We all think he’s probably…… Continue Reading
Nebraska grain company to stop operations over licensing violations
A south-central Nebraska grain company has violated state law and has been ordered to stop operations. An investigation from the Nebraska Public Service Commission found that Roberts Seed Inc in Axtell has been purchasing and storing various amounts of commodities from Cornhusker farmers without a proper license. The Commission also says farmers should stop transporting…… Continue Reading
Ohio Soybean Association pushing to restore flexibility in state pesticide applicators law
A proposed amendment in the Ohio state legislature could provide flexibility to pesticide applicators. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director of the Ohio Soybean Association, says the recently passed state budget bill implemented a provision that extended beyond federal regulations. “Unfortunately, the way the language was implemented in the budget, that flexibility was eliminated,” he says.…… Continue Reading
