Plantings: Soybeans record high; corn down 03.31.2014 By Ron Sterk Planting intensions up 6 percent for soybeans, down 4 percent for corn.Read More
Beef prices are red hot 02.12.2014 By Ron Sterk Shrinking supply driving prices even higher with little relief in sight. Read More
Western drought spreading 01.17.2014 By Ron Sterk Ranchers and farmers need to prepare for a significant drought year, officials said.Read More
US corn production down slightly from November 01.10.2014 By Ron Sterk Futures prices rally shortly after USDA releases its Crop Production summary.Read More
Weekly corn export sales fall 90% 01.03.2014 By Ron Sterk China cancels at least 116,000 tonnes of earlier sales.Read More
INFOGRAPHIC: Thanksgiving dinner cost less in 2013 11.19.2013 By Ron Sterk and Monica Watrous Farm Bureau reports lower cost of turkey, other holiday staples.Read More
USDA forecasts record corn crop 11.08.2013 By Ron Sterk Futures prices traded slightly higher.Read More
Beef prices climb as consumption declines 11.05.2013 By Ron Sterk The outlook for the livestock industry calls for tight supplies of cattle and high prices for beef.Read More
Corn crop forecast up 1% from August 09.12.2013 By Ron Sterk Corn production would be a record high.Read More
Weather sparks hike in grain prices 08.19.2013 By Ron Sterk Grain markets turn higher on disappointing rainfall and forecasts for warmer, drier weather.Read More