Ag leaders called for much-needed reform to the H-2A guest worker program as part of the Senate Ag Committee’s hearing on Wednesday. Texas farmer Bret Erickson testified on behalf of the International Fresh Produce Association. “We need controls on the cost of our labor,” he urged. “When I’m paying $23 per man hour and Mexico…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat drift downward
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Development weather in most of Argentina looks good and Brazil’s harvest continues to move forward. While some private firms have trimmed production projections because of weather issues, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay are set to put a lot of soybeans and soybean products on the global market. That…… Continue Reading
FDA Recall Issued on Frozen Mac & Cheese Product
They have the potential to be contaminated with foreign material. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Federal uncertainties weighing on farm families
Farmers are concerned about uncertainties at the federal level. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says recent layoffs at USDA and questions about the farm bill and tax policies are causing stress on the farm. “There’s question around just the availability of some of these current programs and what farmers can rely on…… Continue Reading
Saskatchewan Ag Minister says U.S. remains vital customer of potash
Saskatchewan’s Minister of Agriculture says trade with the U.S. is essential to the success of the crop protection industry. Daryl Harrison says the providence is the world’s largest producer of potash. “Our country is the number one agriculture export market for 27 U.S. states,” he says. “All potash used by American producers to increase their yields…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 26, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.78 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.24 and 1/2, down 6 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $293.40, down 40 centsMar. soybean oil closed at 44.97, down 47 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.66, down 6 and 3/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $194.62, down $1.10Mar.…… Continue Reading
Butter and cheese stocks grow in January
There was more cheese and butter in cold storage at the end of January. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says natural cheese stocks were up 1% from December, but down 6% from a year ago. A total of 1.37 billion pounds of natural cheese was in cold storage as of January 31st, up from 1.35…… Continue Reading
Kelly Clarkson Steps Up to Help Save Hooters From Bankruptcy
Who knew Kelly Clarkson was such a big fan of Hooters? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mostly lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, and feeder cattle were mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct business, with boxed beef mixed during the session. April live cattle closed $1.10 lower at $194.62 and June lives closed $.97 lower at $191.27. March feeder cattle closed $.15 higher at $274.37 and April feeder…… Continue Reading
Consumer sentiment declines significantly in February
An ag economist says consumers are becoming more cautious in their spending. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says that could have an impact on agriculture. “I think that trickles into ethanol consumption or traveling,” he said. “I think it feeds into beef, pork and other types of protein demand as well. Just things to be…… Continue Reading
