145 Years of Innovations with Geringhoff
Geringhoff has been in the business of making corn heads, draper heads and harvesting solutions for 145 years. During the 2025 Farm Progress Show, we talked with Geringhoff Director of Sales Craig Lee to learn more about
United States Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on September 1, 2025. The inventory was 1 percent below September
One Phone Call Brings Bean Pressure
Traders are keeping an eye on the outcome of the phone call between former President Trump and China’s President Xi, watching closely for any signals on trade. At the same time, attention is also on the Canadian
Friday, September 19th, 2025 Program
On Friday, there was word of no deal between the U.S. and China regarding soybeans. Meantime, there is more talk this week of a potential bridge payment for farmers amid the current state of the farm economy.
Genotype Sampling Strategies: Why Pedigree Still Matters in the Genomic Era
From American Sheep Industry In last month’s news brief, we explored how genotyping strategies influence the accuracy of genomic predictions. That article emphasized the value of randomly genotyping animals within a flock to support more reliable genomically-enhanced
Rollins Says Trump Tariffs Could Fund Aid Package for US Farmers
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The Trump Administration is reportedly drawing up plans to potentially use tariff revenue to fund a program to support U.S. farmers, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. “There may
Fordyce, Hoskins and Hutchins Receive Senate Confirmations for USDA Roles
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday afternoon, three USDA undersecretary nominees received their confirmations by the U.S. Senate to officially begin their roles at the Department of Agriculture. Missouri farmer Richard Fordyce received full confirmation as Under Secretary
Farmer Leaders Rebuke USDA Officials Over FSA County Staffing Levels
In a press release by the National Association of Farmer Elected Committees (NAFEC), the group reports that FSA offices “are critically understaffed,” yet USDA officials have publicly denied those concerns. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden at the Farm