Markets stay cautious in fog of uncertainty
IARN – After some fireworks late last week, things have quieted down in the grain trade. The latest spark came as China and the United States each slapped new fees
IARN – After some fireworks late last week, things have quieted down in the grain trade. The latest spark came as China and the United States each slapped new fees

IARN – For the past several weeks and even several months, oil prices have held fairly steady, remaining in the mid-$60 per barrel range. But, thanks to OPEC’s increased production,
IARN – The discussion on fertilizer this fall has put a lot of farmers between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand prices for commodities are low
Undated (RI) — A Midwest biosecurity expert says bird flu was spread from farm-to-farm in 85 percent cases identified during the 2015 outbreak, but only 15 percent of current bird
IARN – There are many things to see and do at next year’s American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Farmers and ranchers should make plans now to attend the event, which
IARN – National Farmers Union (NFU) today sent letters to President Trump and Congressional leaders urging immediate action to provide economic relief for family farmers and ranchers facing worsening financial

Iowa (RI) — The corn and soybean harvest in Iowa is well underway — but since there’s a federal government shutdown, the USDA’s weekly report on Iowa crops wasn’t issued
IARN – Farmers and ranchers are facing extreme economic pressures. The overall U.S. farm economy is in very bad shape, and the long-term viability of the sector is in danger.
IARN – AI, or artificial intelligence, is beginning to be applied to agriculture in tangible ways that can assist farmers with day-to-day tasks. Heather Hampton Knodle, president of Knodle Farms

IARN – Senate Ag Committee Republican Roger Marshall of Kansas says China is no longer a reliable ag trading partner. He argues that United States producers need to utilize value-added
