In this episode, Megan Roberts discusses the USDA’s December supply and demand estimates. She highlights a 125 million bushel increase in corn exports, which is having a positive market reaction. Megan also talks about the new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, which aims to provide relief to corn and soybean growers, and mentioned the expected Fed…… Continue Reading

A market analyst says he’s cautiously optimistic that demand for U.S. corn could improve from 2025.   Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says there’s some concern about Brazil’s second crop corn. “The estimate is there’s about 30% of that Safrinha crop that’s going to get planted outside the optimal window. Ag Rural, which will…… Continue Reading

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is increasing its processing capacity in the state through a plant acquisition and a production expansion. Chairman Doug Chapin says the more than $122 million investments support a resurgence in demand for cottage cheese and the region’s dairy economy for the long term. The Leprino Foods’ plant in Remus has…… Continue Reading

The director of energy policy at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says the growing energy demand across the state could create additional opportunities for farmers in 2026. Dale Arnold tells Brownfield, “Many of these developers need these materials 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days out of the year. How can we schedule…… Continue Reading