News

An agronomic service rep with Syngenta says he’s optimistic about the condition of the U.S. soybean crop. Chris Munsterman says there could be enough moisture to get it across the finish line this ...
Governor JB Pritzker says the annual Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair is a chance to spotlight the top youth livestock exhibitors in the state. “On behalf of the entire state of Illinois, ...
Helping expand new markets for soybean farmers is one of the top priorities of the United Soybean Board. With trade uncertainty top of mind for many farmers, the Soy Checkoff helps drive global demand ...
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s concerned about the economic outlook for U.S. farmers and ranchers. “Even at $4.10 for corn the new reference price, and $10 for soybeans, it’s still way under ...
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has raised its already record large corn and soybean production estimates. CONAB now has total corn at 137.005 million tons, 3.8% more than last month and 18.6% above ...
A vice president of agribusiness banking says many producers are facing difficult decisions due to ongoing uncertainty in the economy. “Cash flows could be challenging when we come into renewal season ...
Ninety-five farm families were honored for their commitment to agriculture with the Hoosier Homestead Award during this year’s Indiana State Fair. Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of ...
Ethanol demand signs were largely positive over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply fell to an eight month low at 22.649 million barrels, a decrease of 1 ...
The USDA’s weekly broiler hatchery numbers were mixed. 250.244 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, 268,000 less than the previous week, but 1% more than a year ago, with average ...
The president of Beck’s Hybrids says their company is aimed at helping farmers spend more wisely. Scott Beck says the company’s PFR Proven research program brings field-tested returns on a farmer’s ...
Sorghum production this year is pegged at 391.495 million bushels, 14% above 2024, with an average yield of 69 bushels per acre. In 2024, U.S. sorghum production was 343.85 million bushels with an ...
An ag real estate specialist suggests stability in the farmland market could be shaken by several factors. Diane Zelhart with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield values have been stable in 2025 despite ...