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(MOLINE, IL) — Deere and Company’s weak forecast for the year ahead reinforces the difficulty in predicting a level of recovery in the U.S. farm economy. Bloomberg said that’s because uncertainty continues around the impact of tariffs

(FARGO, ND) — As the beef industry continues to react to news of a major beef processing plant set to close in Nebraska, one of that companies biggest competitors has reiterated it has no plans to close

It was a technically ugly day in the grain markets, pressured in part by outside forces — even silver pushed to new highs. Meanwhile, cattle spent the session mostly quiet, catching its breath after last week’s volatility.

Grain and livestock markets are quietly lower to start the month of December. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to look at Monday’s market action.

During the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, we sat down to discuss how the U.S. Soybean Export Council continues its work to attain market access for soybeans and how they champion the quality of U.S. soybeans.

AMES, Iowa — In January 2026, Dr. Wendy Wintersteen, president of Iowa State University (ISU), will retire. Dr. Wintersteen has been lauded for her vision, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, love of ISU, innovation and respect and admiration for agriculture and

LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen announced a collaboration between multiple agencies and community organizations to assist Lexington families impacted by the upcoming closure of Tyson’s meat processing facility. “The whole state is behind the community of

China continues to step up its U.S. purchases — not just soybeans, but corn as well — as weather troubles at home push their demand higher. Here in the Midwest, incoming storms could help ease those heavy

The Friday after Thanksgiving is usually a quiet market day with a hard open and shortened session of trading. We see grains quiet with more strength in cattle futures to close out the week. Arlan Suderman, Chief

KANSAS CITY — Interest in better-for-you products remains high, and ready-to-eat cereal stands out for its ability to deliver a variety of health benefits. The Whole Grains Council in a survey conducted this summer found that 38% of

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas State University crops judging team reached another milestone in winning the national championship during competitions in Kansas City and Chicago recently. By far the most accomplished collegiate crops judging program in the United States,

Ankeny, Iowa— The Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) elected its officers during the organization’s annual meeting in Anaheim, California, on November 20, 2025. During the annual meeting, Raylen Phelon of Melvern, Kansas, was elected chairman.  Phelon has served

More than 270 leaders from across the dairy value chain gathered on November 18 for the 2025 Dairy Sustainability Alliance Fall Meeting and sent a clear message: progress happens faster when the community moves forward together. The

(Des Moines, IA) — A snowstorm is moving across the Upper Midwest for the weekend. Most of Iowa is under a Winter Storm Warning from Friday until Sunday along with the northwestern half of Illinois, southern Wisconsin

The last tow of the 2025 Upper Mississippi River navigation season departed from St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The Motor Vessel Sierra Dawn departed late in the afternoon with 12 barges. Traditionally, the last

As the holidays are here, bird flu is once again infecting commercial and backyard poultry flocks. Civil Eats reports that the flu has infected and killed more than 8.9 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks in the U.S.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The Environmental Protection Agency continues to work on numerous issues that directly and indirectly affect farmers and ranchers across the country. Top of mind are things such as Waters of the United States (WOTUS),

China and the U.S. appear to be getting along a little better, and that’s showing up in the markets with more Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans and grain sorghum. As the holiday sets in, traders are already

MANHATTAN, Kan. – As the fall calving season wraps up, Kansas State University cow-calf specialist Jason Warner encourages cattle producers to consider tracking a few key numbers to help them make more informed management decisions for the year ahead. “It’s

Two cargo ships were headed for port terminals near New Orleans, Louisiana, this week to load the first shipments of U.S. soybeans to China since May. That’s according to a shipping schedule seen by Reuters. A third

(OMAHA, NE) — For the eighth time this year, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below a growth-neutral score of 50.0. That’s according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a ten-state region