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Ag coalition pressing the U. S. Senate on USDA staffing crisis ahead of 2027 budget talks
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (194+ words) June 12, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Ag Policy, News, USDA A coalition'of 123 state and national ag groups'is'asking the U. S. Senate to address USDA staffing shortages in the 2027 funding bill. Carson Fort with the American Soybean Association says'more than 20, 000 employees left the…...
Rootless corn plaguing some farmers
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (231+ words) June 12, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Corn, Crops, Illinois, Indiana, News An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says rootless corn syndrome has been an issue for many farmers this spring. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and…...
Mixed day for dairy prices at CME
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (173+ words) Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0. 68. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0. 0025 to $1. 4875. Two sales were recorded, ranging from $1. 49 to $1. 4925. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1. 42. No sales…...
Midday cash livestock markets
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (207+ words) June 12, 2026 By Meghan Grebner Filed Under: Livestock, Livestock Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News, Markets Analysis Direct cash cattle trade activity has been slow to develop." A few bids have surfaced at $254 live in Kansas and Nebraska, and $257 to $259 in Iowa,…...
MSU farmer network aims to support canola management across Michigan
4+ hour ago (177+ words) June 12, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News Michigan State University Extension is building a network of farmers to support the expansion of canola production in the state. "It will provide some general cropping system considerations if you're thinking about…...
Patience may pay off for grain producers this summer
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (161+ words) June 12, 2026 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: Crops Markets, Grains, Market News, News A grain market analyst says summer weather may offer farmers another pre-harvest pricing opportunity. " Bree Baatz with Terrain says this year's production estimates could be on track. "Are…...
Heat-stressed pigs may eat less, grow slower, expert says
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (184+ words) June 12, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: 2026 Events, 2026 World Pork Expo, Ag Weather, Livestock, News, Pork Summer heat can reduce pork productivity. Chuck Woods with KENT Nutrition says heat stress can occur all along the swine production chain. "Whether you're trying…...
Cattle futures higher heading into Friday
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (340+ words) June 11, 2026 By Meghan Grebner Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Livestock, Livestock Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News, Markets Analysis At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, with bids starting to surface in some feeding areas." Feeder…...
USDA lowers 2026 expectations for beef, eggs, turkey
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (44+ words) Brownfield Ag News USDA lowers 2026 expectations for beef, eggs, turkey June 11, 2026 By John Perkins Filed Under: Agriculture, Animal Agriculture, Animal Protein, Beef, Cattle, Cattle, Chicken, Eggs, Livestock, Meat, News, Pork, Poultry, USDA, USDA...
Grassley presses USDA on delay of poultry grower payment rule
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (314+ words) June 11, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Ag Policy, Human Interest, Iowa, Livestock, News, Poultry, USDA Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins faced questions Wednesday over USDA's delay of a poultry grower payment rule. In late May, the USDA delayed the effective date…...