Drought Expands, Lends Worry to 2023 Planting Season
Fall temperatures and the level of precipitation play a big role in the success of any harvest, but also point…
August Pork Exports Outpace 2021 for First Time in 2022
U.S. pork exports have topped year-ago totals for the first time this year. USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat…
Extreme Weather Destroys Nebraska 4-H Camp, U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat Crop
Extreme weather continues to impact the U.S. economy and agricultural outlook this fall. October started off with a damaging wildfire…
Drought, Hurricane Ian Impacts Fertilizer Availability and Prices
The future of fertilizer availability and prices remain uncertain as weather issues abound. Critically low water levels along the lower…
RMA Offers Four Upcoming Dates to Attend Virtual Workshops
Join the Risk Management Agency (RMA) for virtual workshops covering the ins and outs of the Whole Farm Revenue Protection…
Frost, Freezing Temperatures to Hit Corn Belt
This week, many Midwesterners could be waking up to frost or even a hard freeze. Much-colder weather is on the…
Sharp Drop in Lean Hog Futures Lead to Speculation
This week’s bearish news on the lean hog futures shocked many market participants, particularly after last month’s bullish inventory numbers.…
Planning for the Future: Researchers Calculate Potential Changes for 2023 Predicted Grain Prices
Projected prices allow producers to plan for the future, helping determine the right level of crop insurance to protect their…
Grant Funds Available for Dairy Farmers and Businesses in 11 Midwestern States
Dairy businesses in 11 Midwestern states can now apply for grants up to $100,000 with the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance…
Mexican Avocado Imports Contribute Record $11.2 Billion to U.S. Economy
A new report from Texas A&M University revealed that imports of Mexican avocados contributed a record $11.2 billion to the…