Farm Groups React to Aid Announcement
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As details of the Trump Administration’s $12 billion farmer aid package are being rolled out on Monday afternoon, multiple farm groups have weighed in with responses. “We are appreciative of the Trump administration for
Trump Administration Announced $12 Billion Aid Package For U.S. Farmers
(Washington, DC) — On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a long rumored aid package for U.S. farmers totaling $12 billion. “This relief will provide much needed certainty to farmers as they get this year’s harvest to market
Monday, December 8th, 2025 Podcast
We saw the soybean trade slide moderately lower on Monday, with January breaking some key support on the close. Meantime, corn and wheat were fairly quiet with hogs higher and cattle under pressure. John Heinberg with Total
Farmer Aid, WASDE Prep Impact Monday Trade
We saw markets drift their way lower to start the week as soybeans were under moderate pressure while corn and wheat were mixed on Monday. Meantime, feeder cattle futures found some moderate losses in what ended up
More Cold Air, Snow and Strong Winds This Week
As we enter into the second week of December, winter definitely has its grips on much of the Midwest and Northern Plains as we will have reinforcing shots of cold air, snow and strong winds to start
Illinois Research Uncovers Harvest and Nutrient Strategies to Boost Bioenergy Profits
URBANA, Ill. — To meet ambitious U.S. Department of Energy targets for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), production of purpose-grown energy crops must ramp up significantly. Although researchers have made substantial progress in understanding the management and conversion of
Farmer Aid Announcement Expected Monday
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — According to multiple reports, it appears that a rumored “bridge” payment for farmers affected by the tariffs and the trade war is set to be announced at a White House event this afternoon. Reuters
How Will Food Prices Affect Holiday Meals in 2025?
The holidays bring large increases in food spending for both food at home and food away from home. Consumers’ decisions during this season can have important implications for farmers and ranchers. Farmdoc, at the University of Illinois,
World Food Prices Fall in November
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index fell 1.2 percent to 125.1 points in November, marking a third consecutive monthly decline and a new low level since January. Sugar prices tumbled 5.9 percent to