Saturday 5th July 2025

Potential tariffs weighing on farmers

The potential for the next Trump administration to impose tariffs on America’s top trade partners is weighing on the ag industry.                   Mary Kay Thatcher,...

Thankful farmer

Commentary. Even amidst the ever-present challenges that are part of farming, we have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season.  There are...

Midday cash livestock markets

Direct cash cattle trade activity is underway.  A few sales have been reported in Iowa, but details are limited.  Showlists for the week appear...

Cash dairy prices mixed Tuesday

Cash dairy prices were mixed again Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were up $0.03 at $0.69. One sale was recorded at...

Corn growers exploring new uses

Corn growers are supporting new uses of their commodity.                Jeff Scates, chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, says expanding the use of corn...