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Down day for corn, wheat

Soybeans were mixed, mostly firm. Beans consolidated, drifting slightly after spending most of the session in solidly positive territory, watching development weather, which looks mostly favorable. Parts of the region have seen rain this week and could see more ahead of what’s expected to...

ACE CEO says more hurdles ahead for U.S. ethanol

The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says there are several hurdles ahead for the ethanol industry. Brian Jennings tells Brownfield he wants Congress to update the Clean Air Act during the lame duck session to set permanent standards for E-15. “We can...

Western Corn Belt pasture conditions variable

A climatologist says pasture conditions have been mixed across the parts of the Western Corn Belt and Great Plains. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “Pretty stressed pasture conditions across Wyoming, western Nebraska, western South Dakota, and western North Dakota,” Hunt said....

Hinson lauds USDA, USTR amid Mexican GM corn dispute

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s optimistic Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports could be overturned before the end of the year. “We will continue to push and make sure that there is hopefully the outcome we’re wanting for our producers.” In a...

Iowa crop conditions mixed, Naig says

Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says there’s a lot of variability in the state’s corn and soybean crops. “I think we’re going to see everything from folks that will tell you one of the worst yields they have ever seen to folks that will...

LMR Live Cattle Data Dashboard now available

The USDA’s Livestock Mandatory Reporting Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available.  The tool, announced earlier this year, provides cattle producers with enhanced insight on the markets to help foster a fairer and more competitive marketplace.   It includes actual net premiums and discounts paid...

Southern Illinois wheat yields up, profits down

Southern Illinois wheat farmers say 2024 was a good year in the field for most. Eric Brammeier, who farms in Washington County, says some farmers saw near record yields. “Excellent yields.”  He says, “Eighty-five plus, you know, some 120 yields were recorded.” State Representative...

Vilsack optimistic on 45Z guidance getting completed

The US Ag Secretary says work continues to develop guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. Tom Vilsack says he’s optimistic the Department of Treasury can identify practices that result in guidance for the 45Z tax credit that works better for U.S. producers “I’m very hopeful that...

Arkansas takes steps to fight food insecurity

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced funding to address food insecurity in the state.  Four organizations will receive up to $10,000 as part of an inaugural “food desert elimination grant”.  Funding was awarded to Innovative Community Concepts, the McElroy House in Yell County...

Indiana farm families honored with the Hoosier Homestead Award

More than 100 farm families were honored with the Hoosier Homestead Award from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture at the Indiana State Fair. The family farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years and be at least...

Beef export sales surge to marketing year high

The USDA says beef export sales hit a marketing year high during the week ending August 8th. That big week-to-week jump in beef sales was led by South Korea, followed by Japan and China, all key global customers. Pork hit a marketing year low...
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