Cattle Futures Strong, Eyes on Cash Trade
Lean hogs are on the rise this morning, lifted by a sharp jump in cash hog values. Live cattle futures may start the day steady to firm, thanks to tight supplies in the Plains. Feeder cattle are
FFAR Rapid Research Develops H5N1 Vaccine for Dairy Cows
AMES, Iowa (April 23, 2025) – Although avian influenza outbreaks previously infected only wild birds and poultry, the current H5N1 virus has spread for the first time to dairy cows, with no preventative measures available to protect
Mixed Markets at Midweek; Fertilizer Prices See an Uptick
Markets are mixed at midweek with some easing of concern in the outside markets. Fertilizer prices are seen an uptick though. We touch on grains, stocks and fertilizer with Mike Castle from StoneX in our Market Talk
RFA Thanks Lawmakers for Bipartisan Support of Summertime E15 Waiver
The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked 25 members of the House of Representatives who sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump urging his administration to allow unimpeded sales of lower-cost E15 through the summer months. The legislators noted that
Growth Energy to CARB: LCFS Amendments Still Undermine Renewable Fuels
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on California to embrace renewable fuels in comments submitted this week to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The comment came in response to CARB’s Third 15-Day
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Visits Grand Farm to Experience North Dakota’s Leadership in AgTech Innovation
Wheatland, ND – On Tuesday, April 22, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Grand Farm Innovation Campus to participate in a technology demonstration showcasing the latest advancements in autonomous and precision agriculture. The visit was hosted
IDFA Announces ‘Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment’ to Eliminate Use of Certified Artificial Colors in Dairy Foods for Schools, Surpassing State and Federal Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dairy food companies are stepping up to make America healthier by announcing a significant commitment that will reshape school meal menus across the nation for 30 million children. Today, the International Dairy Foods Association
2025 Stockmanship & Stewardship Registration Open
CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Registration is now open for three Stockmanship & Stewardship events to be held this summer. Stockmanship & Stewardship is a unique educational experience for cattle producers featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance
Tillage Reductions Lead to Dramatic Rise in Crop Yields, Soil Organic Carbon Levels
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Corn and soybean yields have increased dramatically since 2000, according to a new study from South Dakota State University’s Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science. In South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska, corn
AGI Sets the Bar for Safety Achievement and a ‘Spot-Report-Fix It’ Call to Action
Winnipeg, MB – Creating a strong safety culture in the workplace is no easy task. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) experts, it goes beyond simply meeting standards. It requires a proactive approach where safety