Agriculture
Strong demand from China could help support soybean prices following last month’s decline.
Illinois farmer Nathan Koester advises starting virtual fencing with a small group, assessing results, and then expanding.
USDA’s Grain Transportation Report says the average Class I railroad fuel surcharge climbed to 76 cents per mile in November, up 231 percent from April.
Virginia Farm Bureau visits KellyBronze Turkeys to see how the family raises and processes its birds.
Business & Markets
Analysts are watching whether financial pressures lead more farmers to sell land.
Winter brings added risks for farms, including barn fires, frozen ponds and property damage. Chip Cortez of Specialty Risk Insurance Agency shares safety tips and insurance reminders.
Shipping disruptions are complicating global wheat trade despite available supplies.
USMEF President & CEO Dan Halstrom says maintaining global relationships, reaching younger consumers, and building on demand for U.S. red meat will be important priorities for the next 50 years.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Jose Yepez Becomes First Texan in 87 Years to Win National FFA Award
Gruver Farm Scholarship Foundation President Chad Logsdon says converting harvests into scholarships invests in the next generation and helps students pursue college, technical training, and other careers.
