Farmers Receive $4 Billion in ERP Payments

The Department of Labor finalized a new rule for agricultural workers in the U.S. under the H-2A visa program, which will take effect on June 28.

So far, 12 states out of the 18 total reporting acres of corn planted are ahead of the five year average.  

Winter wheat sees some profit taking Monday pulling down corn. While Shawn Hackett, Hackett Financial Advisors says soybeans follow meal higher. Profit taking in cattle. And what's driving the rally in metals?

Ken Ferrie says 37% of seed corn samples he's reviewed fall below good quality levels; 11% fall into the poor category. He advises retaining 2 lb. of each questionable lot until stand establishment can be evaluated.

Federal officials are seeking to verify the safety of milk and meat after confirming the H5N1 virus in nine states since late March. The public health risk is low, but is higher for those exposed to infected animals.

Machinery Pete makes a trio of John Deere tractors his weekly Pete's Pick of the Week. He also shares advice for farming's next generation and information on an upcoming auction.