The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is engaged as Congress prepares to write a new tax bill in 2025. NCBA president-elect Buck Wehrbein says there are several provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that expire next year. “We call it the death tax, the estate tax, that that stays where it is or is…… Continue Reading
Assessing potential impact of Trump’s tariff threats to commodity markets
An ag economist says the commodity markets could take a wait and see approach under a second Trump administration. Jim McCormick, co-founder of AgMarket.Net, says, “President Trump has talked a lot about tariffs and what he wants to do with raising tariffs with different countries around the world. We’re going to wait and see what…… Continue Reading
Farm bill extension likely, Rep. Hinson says
One lawmaker says time is running out for the farm bill. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says a new five-year farm bill isn’t likely despite continued calls from ag groups to get an updated version to the finish line. “With having to fund the government and a (Continuing Resolution), I think an updated farm bill in…… Continue Reading
Federal Court rules APHIS errors were significant in GE case
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says it’s determining its next steps after a federal court vacated the agency’s genetically engineered final rule from 2020. The Northern District of California judge said the agency’s errors in the final rule were significant and ignored more than a decade of regulations that incorporated noxious-weed authority.…… Continue Reading
California dairy expands recall on raw milk products
A California dairy is recalling all its products from store shelves. The California Department of Public Health says it has secured a broad, voluntary recall of all raw milk and cream products from Raw Farm LLC due to possible H5N1 avian influenza contamination. The recall includes raw milk, cream, cheese, and kefir, as well as…… Continue Reading
Check Your Account! Major American Bank Closes 3 Locations
Discover why First National Bank and Trust is closing branches to embrace digital banking convenience. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices end week higher
Cash dairy prices were higher Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were up $0.0075 at $0.71. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.70 to $0.71. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0350 at $1.70. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6625 to $1.70. Cheese barrels were up $0.0475 at $1.69. Two sales were…… Continue Reading
Conference Championship Week Is Here!
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Oliver Anthony Rips Beyonce’s Cover of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’
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Southern Illinois farmers satisfied with 2024
A pair of southern Illinois farmers say they’re satisfied with the 2024 growing season. Jeff Scates, who farms in Gallatin County, and serves as chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, tells Brownfield, “This was a pretty good growing year in Illinois.” He says, “Corn yields seem to be pretty good in our area. Soybeans…… Continue Reading
