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Ag Barometer Released
Published May 9, 2025
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer improved in April. The index of future expectations also increased. Despite tariff concerns, 70 percent of farmers surveyed said they expect the increased use of tariffs to strengthen the U.S. agricultural economy over…Cattle Markets Push Higher
Published May 9, 2025
AgMarket.net analyst Jacob Burks says the futures market is continuing to chase the cash cattle market higher. On Thursday, the August and September Feeder Cattle contracts topped $300 for the first time in history. "This can stay strong for a…A Two-Step Approach for the Farm Bill
Published May 9, 2025
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman supports a two-step approach to the next farm bill, starting with risk management tools. “I’d really like to get the risk management tools done in reconciliation, set those aside, and then come back and…Ag Retailers Frustrated With Farm Bill Delays
Published May 9, 2025
With each farm bill delay, agricultural retailers are voicing frustration over the uncertainty it creates. Agricultural Retailers Association Vice President Richard Gupton said agriculture needs lawmakers to act. “Kicking it down one more year is really not an option for…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 9, 2025
In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder reviews the Growing Degree Days that are so important to the corn crop. "The forecast looks positive for increasing GDD accumulation over the next several days." Listen to Lunder's…Cramer Calls for Certainty in Trade and Farm Policy
Published May 9, 2025
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is calling for more stability in trade and farm policy. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Cramer said President Trump’s trade strategy is showing results. “Donald Trump understands that we're five percent…Corn Matters
Published May 9, 2025
Corn Matters is a presentation of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. In this edition of Minnesota Corn Matters, University of Minnesota Extension Educator Liz Stahl discusses the Strategic Farming Field Notes Program. Listen to the update.MFBF Minute
Published May 9, 2025
The Minnesota legislative session is nearing an end. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Loren Dauer said the ag budget still needs to be finalized. Listen to the update.Farm Bill, Regulatory Wins
Published May 9, 2025
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Chief Operating Officer Ted McKinney says the farm bill remains the top priority, even as progress is being made in a piecemeal fashion. “The problem, though, is what happens after the whole mess…