1. Corn Futures Lower, Soybeans Higher Overnight Corn futures declined, soybeans were modestly higher and wheat was little changed overnight as traders keep an eye on geopolitical events and export data.  Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to cut off Ukraine from the Black Sea after two Ukrainian naval drones hit…

The story of the little-known Avery Company is a near-miss tale of a firm that did everything right but at the wrong time. Avery falls into that category of a very promising endeavor that could have become a major power in farm machinery. Instead, it hit economic roadblocks that, in…

Idaho state and local health officials are investigating a spike in illnesses reported after raw milk consumption, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Since Aug. 1, 2025, at least 23 cases of Campylobacter, including six children younger than 12, have been reported in Idaho among people who…

By Ryan Hanrahan Bloomberg’s Michael Hirtzer and Matthew Griffin reported that “Deere & Co.’s weak forecast for the year ahead reinforces the difficulty in predicting a recovery in the U.S. farm economy as uncertainty continues to swirl over the impact of tariffs and trade deals.” “Shares of the world’s biggest farm…

Dr. Temple Grandin has had a milestone month celebrating both her legacy and the next generation of agricultural leaders. Grandin made a recent unannounced visit to 4-H’s Clover Capital, meeting with National 4-H Council Associates to discuss the future of food and farming, where Grandin spoke about the need for…

By Cami Koons The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Monday that applications were open to farmers, small businesses and nonprofits for cost-share grants to improve processing, equipment, facilities, training, food safety, continuing education and more.  Iowa producers of locally made and raised products are eligible for up…