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Legend has it that an urban congressman decided to visit a dairy farm. “How often do you milk your cows?” asked the congressman.                    “Twice a day,” replied the dairyman. “So, 10 times a week,” said the congressman. “No, twice a day.” “That’s what I said. There are five days in a week, so that’s ten times a week.” “No, twice a day,” insisted the dairyman. The discussion continued in this vein for some minutes. Shaking his head, the dairyman finally turned to his wife and quipped, “Good news, Helen. It sounds like the congressman here is going to take over…

A chemical spill at Pilgrim’s Pride poultry processing facility in Cold Spring, Minnesota, resulted in the evacuation of the building and sent 26 employees to the hospital on the morning of Friday, June 6. According to the Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department, the incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. when a container of peracetic acid spilled inside the plant, located in the 800 block of Sauk River Road. Cold Spring Fire and Rescue responded alongside local police, and the Minnesota State Duty Officer was notified. The chemical spill was contained within the facility. Peracetic acid, also known as peroxyacetic acid, is commonly…

Today, USDA published the tenth Crop Progress report of the 2025 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest corn, soybean, wheat, and oat numbers. Corn As of June 8, 97% of the corn crop across the country’s top 18 corn-growing states had been planted. That’s right on par with the five-year average. Minnesota and North Carolina both reached 100% by June 8. They are the first of the top states to wrap up corn planting. Eight-seven percent of the corn crop had emerged across the top corn-growing states as of June 8, which is consistent with the five-year average. As of…

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As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk carry on with a public falling out, quiet changes impacting USDA offices across the country continue to be seen on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Wall of Receipts. Some of the changes are alterations to the type of USDA office listed for a certain location, indicating the respective lease termination is still in play. Others are complete removals of listings, signaling more lease terminations have been rescinded. Based on correspondence from USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, there’s reason to believe more lease terminations will be rescinded, and therefore more changes to USDA listings…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning following a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs distributed by the August Egg Company. As of early June 2025, at least 79 individuals across seven states have been sickened by the same outbreak strain, with 21 people requiring hospitalization. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported at this time. The affected eggs include organic, cage-free brown, and omega-3 varieties, all bearing the plant code P-6562 or CA5330. According to the CDC report, these eggs were sold between February and May 2025 in numerous states, including Arizona, California, Illinois,…

The Great Florida Cattle Drive, a historical reenactment and cultural heritage event, will return January 26–31, 2026. Held every five years, the event honors Florida’s cattle ranching history and offers participants an opportunity to experience elements of the state’s traditional “cow hunter” lifestyle. The 2026 drive will begin at the IFAS DeLuca Preserve and continue south through working cattle country, ending at the Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Arena with a concluding celebration. Throughout the week, participants will take part in daily cattle drives, camp overnight, and participate in evening programs focused on Florida’s ranching heritage. Registration for the event is currently open…

Ahead of 9:15 a.m. CT, July corn was down 5½¢ at $4.37 per bushel. July soybeans were up a penny at $10.58¼ per bushel. July wheat contracts were lower. CBOT wheat was down 12¾¢ at $5.42 per bushel. KC wheat was down 12¼¢ at $5.37. Minneapolis wheat was down 10¼¢ at $6.25. “Grain and soybean futures came under pressure in early trading from expectations for this afternoon’s USDA Crop Progress report to indicate improved U.S. crop conditions,” said The Brock Report, speaking of the overnight trade. “Wheat futures also felt pressure from a larger Russian crop forecast. However, soybean futures…

Problem: My husband recently passed away. Our estate plan is old, but our attorney says it still works. My husband’s half of the land could come to me outright or be disclaimed to a separate trust for my benefit. I’d receive the income for life, and upon my death, the disclaimer trust would split equally between our three children. Unfortunately, our wills made no provisions for our farming son. He’s worried this won’t play out well with his siblings, but my attorney says the trust could help us avoid estate taxes. I’m struggling with this decision. Should I put his…

By Ryan Hanrahan Bloomberg’s Michael Hirtzer, Erin Ailworth, and Skylar Woodhouse reported Tuesday that “American farmer sentiment jumped to a four-year high, with growers betting on rising crop exports as the Trump administration pushes for more trade deals from Vietnam to Italy.” “U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed an America-first agenda that has hit crop exports. Top commodities buyer China currently has no sales on the books for U.S. corn, soybeans, or wheat to be shipped next season,” Hirtzer, Ailworth, and Woodhouse reported. “Still, farmers are more optimistic, according to Purdue University and CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometer, which surveyed…