Soybean planting crossed the halfway mark across the U.S, and the corn planting is 70% complete. The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows farmers in parts of the U.S. made major headway over the past week.

President Joe Biden’s decision to raise tariffs on selected goods from China, impacting roughly $18 billion worth of imports, is expected to stir conflict within supply chains over who will bear the cost.

This year’s program focuses on practices growers can use to thrive and keep their farms on track. Make plans to join Ken Ferrie and team for the event, which is slated for July 23 and 24 near Heyworth, Ill.

Cattle futures pulled up by last week’s strong cash, cutouts. Hogs try to bounce. Grains add weather premium but can markets get above last week’s chart resistance? Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has insight.

U.S. farmers, especially in specialty crop and livestock operations, continue to struggle to find enough workers. As of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, 15 percent fewer farms reported using hired labor compared to 2017.

Reid Weiland makes investments and sets outcomes for his farmland that pay back with environmental, yield and long-term metrics.