A new investment fund is aimed at boosting technological advancements in agriculture. National Farmers Union (NFU) president Rob Larew says the Farmers Capital Fund is an investment into the organization’s members. “Having a capital fund that is both going to be investing in technology and products that will benefit our members.” He says, “It also…… Continue Reading
Dairy Business Innovation Funds released by administration
Several farmers and processors will get the promised reimbursements under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grant program. The funding was held up by the Department of Government Efficiency over a week ago but was released. The program, which helps businesses use targeted grants to grow and develop new products had 420 grant applicants in limbo…… Continue Reading
Ag input uncertainties on the rise
Ag input uncertainties are causing stress on many farms. Central Iowa farmer Aaron Lehman says commodity and fertilizer markets are volatile. “Farmers are meeting with their lenders right now to finalize their financing and their credit for the coming year, and there’s a huge question mark about what the expense is going to be for…… Continue Reading
Sustainable changes to synthetic
The Department of Energy has changed the name of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Synthetic Aviation Fuel on its website. The Renewable Fuels Association says the name means the same thing for those who work closely with SAF. But Casey Wasser with the Missouri Soybean Association says the change could be part of a shift in…… Continue Reading
Live, feeder cattle futures sharply higher Friday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on a rally in the Dow during the session, the midday gains in beef, and some higher direct business. April live was up $4.00 at $200.27 and June was $3.85 higher at $196.47. April feeder were $3.72 higher at $278.15 and May was up…… Continue Reading
Diversification can be a sign of down ag economy
Some farmers are looking to diversify their operation because of low commodity prices. Randy Duckworth with the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance says interest in growing specialty crops has grown as conventional corn and soybean prices sink. “You have a lot more producers who are interested in diversifying and trying to reduce their risk.” He…… Continue Reading
Canada suspends some U.S. pork imports
A market analyst says Canada’s recent suspension of some U.S. pork imports could be a result of the back-and-forth happening as a new trade war begins. “Maybe it’s the Canadian authorities putting a small thorn in our side.” The USDA says Canada has suspended imports from the largest U.S. pork processing plant, run by Smithfield…… Continue Reading
Water export bill advances in MO Senate
A bill on water rights that has the support of several state ag groups advanced out of the Missouri Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 82 requires a permit from the Department of Natural Resources to export water from Missouri. A similar bill was considered in the state legislature last year, but didn’t advance. Mike Deering…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 7, 2025
May corn closed at $4.69 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.25, down 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $304.40, down 50 centsMay soybean oil closed at 43.42, up 25 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.51 and 1/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $200.27, up $4.00Apr.…… Continue Reading
UK Yield Enhancement Network farmer shares lessons learned
A third-generation farmer from the United Kingdom says focusing on soil health and increased management has doubled his wheat yields. Mark Stubbs tells Brownfield he credits his country’s Yield Enhancement Network, or YEN, for the results. “It is 80 percent of weather factor and maybe 20 percent farm factor, so that 20 percent is important,…… Continue Reading
