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

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

Added protections for Indiana grain farmers

The chair of the Indiana Senate Ag Committee says more needs to be done to protect grain farmers. Jean Leising is the co-author of Senate Bill 461. “This makes it more specific in the law for when the license for that dealership can be revoked,” she says. “The farmer can then recover portion of lost assets.”…… Continue Reading

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