Saturday 3rd May 2025

Optimism for a good wheat crop

A northwest Kansas wheat grower says there is some optimism for a good harvest. Kansas Association of Wheat Growers President Chris Tanner tells Brownfield...

Succession planning? Start sooner

A farmer and marketing expert says farm families should start their succession planning sooner. “Ultimately, it’s never too early to have the discussion.” Matt...

Cash dairy prices end week lower

Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.5550.  Two sales were recorded at...

Ag groups watching IL General Assembly

Ag groups say they’re closely watching several legislative proposals in the Illinois General Assembly. Jennifer Tirey, executive director with the Illinois Pork Producers Association,...

Midday cash livestock markets

A light round of direct cash cattle trade activity has started to develop.  Live deals in Nebraska are marked at $203, which is well...