Farm News

How Hoosier farmers can take advantage of the R&D Tax Credit

Monday, August 5

The midwest director at alliantgroup, a tax consulting firm, says the Research and Development Tax Credit helps farmers offset expenses related to ag innovation. Tax consultant Greg Knarr says there is a misconception the credit is only for large ag companies. “People think of lab coats and...

John Tate’s path to filming Monster Bucks for Team Realtree

Friday, August 2

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Sen. Marshall: No rush on farm bill

Friday, August 2

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall says he’s in no rush to pass a farm bill. “And people that are pushing us to get one done just for the sake of getting it done, I think are not thinking on the long term basis,” he says. “We need to...

Extra H5N1 precautions not slowing down State Fair cattle shows

Friday, August 2

The barns are full at the Wisconsin State Fair, as the extra precautions for showing lactating cattle did not keep exhibitors away. Dr. Tia Kastenson tells Brownfield, “Our animal count is on par with what it has been in past years.” Kastenson leads the...

Farm groups benefit from fair foodstand sales

Friday, August 2

Some of Wisconsin’s agricultural groups rely on the Wisconsin State Fair to help carry out their missions. Food stands are everywhere at the State Fair, but eating at certain ones will help ag producers. Dave Goss manages the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association food stand, where...

Kansas 2024 Farm Real Estate Value and Cash Rent

Friday, August 2

By the USDA NASS - RFO Northern Plains Region MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas's farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, increased from 2023, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service....

Zeigler Ag closes some stores, ends a 20-year distribution agreement with CLAAS

Friday, August 2

Zeigler Ag will be closing four stores in Wisconsin and central Missouri, but farmers with CLAAS (CLOSS) equipment should have the support they need to get through harvest in those areas. In a release, CLAAS says there are dealer networks identified near Deforest and...

Cattle, hog futures lower to end the week

Friday, August 2

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by weakness in the cash markets and fund liquidation. August live cattle closed $.70 lower at $184.10 and October live cattle closed $1.65 lower at $182.07. August feeder closed $3.50 lower at $249.65...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 2, 2024

Friday, August 2

Sep. corn closed at $4.03 and 1/4, up 4 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.18, up 9 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $333.70, up $5.70Sep. soybean oil closed at 41.68, down 79 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.39, up 7 centsOct. live cattle closed...

Farmer dollars supporting more competitive infrastructure

Friday, August 2

The director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says strategic farmer investments are making the U.S. transportation system more competitive. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “Infrastructure can either be an impediment or barrier to farmer success, or it can be a facilitator of farmer success.” “It...

Soybeans, corn up Friday, still down on the week

Friday, August 2

Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, still ending the week in the red. Forecasts by Friday had generally turned warmer and drier into mid-month for parts of the region, hitting beans during key development phases. The trade’s still expecting a large crop...

USTR expected to finalize Section 301 tariff updates soon

Friday, August 2

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is finalizing modifications on tariffs for imported Chinese goods and trade policy specialist says she’s expecting to hear more soon. Virginia Houston with the American Soybean Association says she’s optimistic China won’t retaliate on U.S. ag products....