Tag: Agriculture
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Stolen ag drones recovered in New Jersey investigation
Fifteen agricultural drones stolen from a New Jersey shipping facility last month have now been recovered, and authorities say the investigation is still ongoing. According to state officials, the drones were taken during a late March theft at a logistics company in Harrison, New Jersey. The equipment, designed for precision agriculture use, is capable of…
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New oat mill drives renewed demand in Upper Midwest
A new processing facility in southern Minnesota is expected to create additional demand for food-grade oats, signaling a potential shift for producers in the Upper Midwest. The mill, backed by farmer investment, is scheduled to begin taking grain later this year and is designed to handle several million bushels annually. The focus will be on…
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Rollins says safety net updates were necessary
Producers are still waiting……. Movement on farm policy is starting to take shape and Brooke Rollins is making it clear why. Speaking in a recent ag interview, Rollins said updates to reference prices were pushed forward through recent legislation as a stopgap measure while the farm bill remains stalled. “We could not wait on a…
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California dairy producers face margin squeeze as costs climb
California dairy country is feeling the squeeze again. Milk production is steady but input costs are creeping higher and that is tightening margins for producers. Feed remains the biggest concern with hay and ration costs staying elevated compared to where many would like to see them. Labor and regulatory costs are also part of the…
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Diesel prices climb as planting season ramps up
Diesel prices are moving higher again, adding cost pressure for producers as spring planting activity increases across much of the country. Fuel costs have risen alongside volatility in global oil markets, pushing diesel prices higher at a time when on-farm fuel demand is increasing. Diesel remains a critical input for fieldwork, transportation and daily operations.…
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Missouri Weekly Ag Summary
April 6, 2026 Missouri cattle markets posted another strong week, with feeder cattle prices moving mostly $5 higher and some classes seeing even larger gains depending on quality and condition. Total feeder cattle receipts came in at 36,277 head, slightly below the previous week but still above year-ago levels. The Missouri stocker formula set a…