5+ hour, 58+ min ago  (231+ words) NGFA tracking key ag transportation bills April 2, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Ag Policy, Ag transportation, Crops, Exports, Human Interest, News The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says they are tracking two bills that could have major…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (236+ words) The beef on dairy advantage few talk about April 2, 2026 By Larry Lee Filed Under: 2026 Events, 2026 WPS Farm Show, Beef, Cattle, Cattle, Dairy, Dairy, News A livestock consultant says one advantage of raising beef-on-dairy animals is the size of the cattle....

2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (268+ words) AFBF economist says retail egg prices down 57% from 2025 April 2, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Avian influenza, Eggs, News, Poultry An ag economist says retail egg prices declined in March as the poultry sector works to recover from losses due to…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago  (170+ words) Agronomist says nitrogen fixation is key to maximizing yield potential in 2026 April 2, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Crops, News, Soybeans An Ohio-based field agronomist says soybean nodulation and nitrogen fixation are key components of long-term crop performance. Matt Hutcheson with…...

4+ hour, 47+ min ago  (270+ words) Julie Kenney encourages women in ag to build networks, speak up April 2, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Human Interest, Iowa, News, Women in Ag The leader of an Iowa-based ag organization says women have an essential role in preserving the…...

1+ day, 18+ min ago  (164+ words) Wisconsin has a new law that streamlines certain fertilizer regulations. Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 78 into law, modifying requirements for the distribution and labelling of'manure-based compost soil and plant additives. The new law reduces the testing and labeling requirements....

23+ hour, 8+ min ago  (319+ words) Cattle futures higher waiting on direct business April 1, 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, optimistic about the…...

23+ hour, 24+ min ago  (233+ words) Dairy in position to meet protein, healthy food demand April 1, 2026 By Larry Lee Filed Under: Ag Marketing, Ag Research, Dairy, Dairy, News A dairy leader says health-conscious consumers are paying more attention to dairy foods. Gregg Doud with the National…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (140+ words) Cash dairy prices'were'mixed on Wednesday'at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange." Dry whey'was down $0.0025'at'$0.6875.No sales were recorded.' Forty-pound cheese blocks were'up'$0.0225'at'$1.6375.Two'sales were'recorded'at $1.62 and $1.6375.' Cheese barrels'were'unchanged'at'$1.5925.No'sales were'recorded.' Butter'was'down $0.0225'at'$1.7525.Fourteen'sales were recorded, ranging from $1.75'to $1.76.' Nonfat dry milk…...

23+ hour, 25+ min ago  (223+ words) Michigan growers invited to join on-farm soybean research trials April 1, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News An extension specialist says on-farm research plots can help farmers experiment with products or practices with limited risk. Michigan State University's Eric Anderson…...