Another push for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling

The head of R-CALF USA says the organization wants to see Congress take up mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. Bill Bullard says the best opportunity to do that is in the upcoming farm bill discussions. “It’s called the American Beef Labeling Act,” he says.  “And we want to include that in the farm bill.” The…Continue Reading

Agriculture continues to battle labor uncertainty

The agriculture industry continues to grapple with ongoing uncertainty over the future of farm labor.  Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says, “We have a problem that’s been going on for 50 years and you can’t solve it overnight.” He says farmers and ranchers are in desperate need of a solution as the USDA estimates 40 percent…Continue Reading

Cattle futures mostly higher ahead of widespread direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up, waiting for direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.20 lower at $219.77 and October live cattle closed $.52 higher at $217.35.  August feeder cattle closed $1.35 higher at $320.47 and September feeder cattle closed $.85 higher at $320.02.  Direct…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 9, 2025

Sep. corn closed at $3.99 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.09, down 12 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $269.40, down $1.30Aug. soybean oil closed at 53.29, down 82 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.47, down 3/4 centAug. live cattle closed at $219.77, down 20 centsAug. feeder cattle closed at…Continue Reading

Corn up modestly on pre-report short covering

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Development conditions generally look favorable, even if there are crop rating concerns in some states. Despite those concerns, a number of analysts seem to be set on maintaining large if not record yield projections, at least for now. Domestic crush demand is solid, canceling out some of…Continue Reading

Farmers Edge showcases importance of soil testing

Photo of Farmers Edge soil testing laboratory equipment taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield An ag technology and soil science company is asking farmers to prioritize soil testing. Eileen Bernard, director of farm and retail growth for Farmers Edge, says soil tests can provide a detailed analysis of nutrient levels in crop fields, including essential elements like…Continue Reading

Tariff extension fueling economic uncertainty for farmers

A pair of Iowa farmers say the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the current trade landscape is impacting the long-term growth of the ag economy. Aaron Lehman, Iowa Farmers Union president, says the Trump administration’s recent decision to extend the retaliatory tariff deadline to August 1st continues to fuel economic uncertainty for farmers. “It stifles innovation, and farmers…Continue Reading

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