MFA Inc. names new president and CEO
Bob Huffman will lead MFA Incorporated starting September 1, succeeding Ernie Verslues, who is retiring after almost 40 years with MFA Incorporated. Huffman ...
Label changes force potato growers to adjust fungicide plans
University of Wisconsin research is seeking fungicide use alternatives for potato growers after a popular product became more restricted.  Plant disease expe...
Michigan Cattlemen announce Showcase Series
The Michigan Cattlemen’s Association is taking a larger role in the show ring with its new Showcase Series initiative to more actively engage with youth. Pas...
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 11, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.96, down 3 and 1/4Aug. soybeans closed at $10.04 and 1/4, down 8 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $270.30, down $1.10Aug. soyb...
Cash hogs sharply lower on Friday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on the direct cash strength during the session. Additionally, there are some s...
Soybeans, corn, wheat end Friday, week with losses
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a down week. The USDA lowered its production guess slightly to 4.33...
USDA expects more cows, more milk, more dairy products
USDA’s latest supply and demand estimates say the U.S. will produce more cows, more milk, and more production in July. More cows plus more milk-per-cow have ...
All about rain & protecting potential
An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says the corn and soybean crops in his area are set up for a good season. Chad Kalaher, who covers the northeast quarter of...
Nitrogen deficiency popping up in Indiana
Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist says nitrogen deficiency in some parts of the state could impact the crop as it approaches pollination.&#...
USDA 2025 pork, broiler estimates up on month
The USDA raised its 2025 pork and broiler production projections, while cutting beef, turkey, and egg expectations. Beef production is now pegged at 26.188 b...
President Trump addresses dairy trade in letter to Canada
U.S. dairy leaders are pleased to see trade issues with Canada remain on President Trump’s radar. Shawna Morris with the U.S. Dairy Export Council says, R...
Port of Catoosa helping Great Plains
The executive director of the Tulsa Ports says the inland waterway system provides a cost-effective option for farmers to transport ag commodities. “The fact...
Winter wheat harvest slowly wrapping up in Kansas
Winter wheat harvest is wrapping up across Kansas. Ben Bellar raises soft red winter wheat in Elk County says he finished earlier this/last week and yields h...
Cotton ending stocks up, rice carryout down
The USDA has increased its new crop domestic cotton ending stocks projection while decreasing the outlook for rice. The new crop cotton carryout is now seen ...
Indiana farmers committed to expanding soil conservation 
The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says farmers continue to look for ways to implement additional conservation practices. Don Lamb s...
Cash dairy prices mixed at end of week
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.5675.  Two sales were recorded a...
USDA sees smaller wheat crop in 2025
The USDA sees a decline in U.S. wheat production from 2024 to 2025. This year’s winter wheat crop is now pegged at 1.345 billion bushels, down 3% from June a...
Brownfield Ag Weather Today
Loosely organized but widespread showers and thunderstorms will occur during the next 5 days, with rainfall expected to total 1 to 3 inches or more from the ...
Midday cash livestock markets
Cash cattle country has some light trade developing in most areas Friday with northern dressed deals marked at $380, $10 higher than last week’s weighted ave...
Corn growers headed to DC
Corn growers from across the country are heading to Washington, D.C., next week. Garrett Hawkins, president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, says th...
USDA lowers corn, wheat ending stocks expectations
The USDA has tightened the balance sheets for U.S. corn and wheat, while raising the ending stocks guess for soybeans. New crop corn ending stocks are now pe...
Secretary Rollins Takes Decisive Action and Shuts Down U....
Yesterday, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) reported a new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Ixhuatlan ...
University of Manitoba appoints Dr. Filiz Koksel as Manit...
The University of Manitoba is pleased to welcome Dr. Filiz Koksel as the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein, a role that continues ...
Support staff recognized for contributions to Faculty of ...
Each year the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences calls for nominations of a support staff member or team who have made outstanding contributions in su...
Some crops look good and other not so good in Saskatchewan
A drive around Saskatchewan provides a wide range of crop conditions, based on rainfall received. Timely thunderstorms, combined with spring rain, are produc...
Hyperlocal demand generates new markets for farmers
Demand for fresh-milled, local flour is creating new opportunities for some farmers. Shelby Kibler, co-owner of Field and Fire, sources many of his ingredien...
Hawley: DOE will put a stop to Grain Belt Express
A U.S. Senator from Missouri says the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary will be putting a stop to the Grain Belt Express. On social media, Josh Hawley said...
Rains help Nebraska pastures, weed management key for whi...
A pasture and land management specialist with Corteva Agriscience says recent rains have helped give pastures a boost across Nebraska. Abe Smith tells Brownf...
Ag groups asking for President Trump to name a Chief Agri...
President Trump is yet to name a nominee
Adverse weather impacting some key global ag regions
The lead atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says he’s keeping a close eye on several key agricultural regions across the globe. Eric Snodgrass s...
Steady growing season for southwest Iowa farmer
A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s been pleased with crop conditions throughout the growing season. John Long raises corn and soybeans near Sidney in Fremont ...
Case IH Magnum tractor earns highest price at auction
The 2014 tractor sold after 279 bids
Pillen says Japan remains critical market for ag trade
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says the Trump administration’s tariff policy could have some impacts on market access for ag goods in Japan.   “Short term...
AGRI-FOOD 2050 Industry Event
The Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) is bringing industry leaders together to envision the future of agri-food in Ontario. The inaugural Agri-food 2050 ...
Ontario’s agri-food sector sets sights on future with Agr...
Ontario’s agri-food sector will come together this fall for the first-ever Agri-Food 2050, a one-day industry event dedicated to envisioning the future of fo...
Who owns farm data?
It’s not always easy to tease out who owns the data streaming out of a tractor cab’s GPS or other agricultural technology farm platforms, a legal expert said...
Promoting 4R practices to farmers
Properly managed fertilizers support cropping systems that provide many benefits for Alberta farmers. 4R Nutrient Stewardship helps farmers increase plant gr...
Make chicken the ultimate protein snack
The perfect snack for on-the-go lifestyles. Chicken Farmers of Canada have launched its latest national campaign, Chicken. Eat it Anytime. Chicken Farmers of...
Chicago Close: Corn Little Changed Ahead of USDA; Soys, W...
Corn futures closed little changed on Thursday, ahead of the USDA’s monthly supply-demand update. Soybeans and wheat managed gains. Corn remained weighed dow...
Map: Prairie Dryness and Drought Expands in June Amid Mix...
Abnormal dryness and drought increased across the Prairies in June, despite some parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan being hit with heavy rain. The latest mont...
Saskatchewan Growing Conditions Remain Variable
Growing conditions for Saskatchewan crops continue to vary, with some fields progressing nicely while others are stressed by dryness, says the latest provinc...
Vineland leads research priority-setting process in Ontario
As part of a renewed commitment under Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) con...
Ontario’s agri-food sector sets sights on future with Agr...
Ontario’s agri-food sector will come together this fall for the first-ever Agri-Food 2050, a one-day industry event dedicated to envisioning the future of fo...
NCBA says domestic NWS sterile fly facility is needed
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a domestic New World screwworm sterile fly production facility is urgently needed. Colin Woodall sa...
Statistics Canada prepares for 2026 Census of Agriculture
Statistics Canada has announced that the questionnaire for the 2026 Census of Agriculture has been published on the Statistics Canada website.
FCC leads AI farming innovation with Root
Farmers and food producers will soon have access to faster, smarter support thanks to Root — a free generative AI tool built by Farm Credit Canada(FCC). Root...
Ontario tender fruit growers expect sweet and juicy 2025 ...
Ontario Tender Fruit and Fresh Grape Growers are pleased to share that the 2025 growing season is shaping up to deliver a high-quality crop full of flavourfu...
Map: Ontario Abnormal Dryness, Drought Reappears with Ext...
After being eliminated in May, abnormal dryness and moderate dryness reappeared in southern Ontario in June. 
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