The FFA tribute this week goes to Daniel Hartzell, Ohio State FFA Reporter for the year. Hartzell is from Union City, Ohio, ...

Market volatility has again reared its head throughout the commodity complex in light of the recent bank collapse. This spooked fund traders who exited long positions in many grain commodities, ...

Last week, I began a series of articles describing some of the hedging blunders I have seen over the years. By definition, a hedge is a market position in a market off-set by opposite position in ...

Looking back at 2021 should put a smile on most producers’ faces. Strong prices, good production, and lower input costs have made healthier balance sheets as we wrap up the 2021 crop and marketing ...

Livestock export testing can be a complex but manageable process with the proper preparation and information. But before requesting testing, there are three items to consider according to the Texas ...

This year’s National Corn Growers Association Yield Contest saw familiar winners from around the region. The Santini family of New Jersey once again took national winnings, with Santinis placing first ...

The formula for profit on corn or soybeans sounds simple: Yield times price minus cost. But plans made in winter and reality at harvest can result in something completely different. All three ...

The big story as farmers prepare for 2022 planting is rising input costs and supply chain issues that will bring challenges no matter what crops a farmer grows. At this year’s North Carolina ...

Standing in a muddy cattle pen on a rainy day is not the dream college experience for many students. But the rare few who dare to live it know one thing: Livestock judging at this level prepares you ...

While farmers are hard at work harvesting corn and soybeans, there’s another job close at hand – mapping out strategies for profits in 2023. Tight U.S. stocks give growers a chance to lock in 10% to ...

No matter what crop they grow, no matter which county they call home, Kansas farmers know they share overarching policy and production challenges. The Kansas Commodity Classic brings corn, wheat, ...