A farmer plants soybeans into a cover crop stand of cereal. (Photo courtesy of Jason Johnson/Iowa NRCS)

Ag exports still were a good story to follow

Concrete slab with large cracks, flags of the USA and China. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #328134219 - Iurii Gagarin)

China broke free trade

As the year nears the end several packing plants announced plans to close as animal protein supplies remain tight and margins are thin, according to agricultural economists. This photo was taken near Dodge City. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Processing plant closures reflect tight margins

Dave Bergmeier

Grinch appears to have won battle over farm bill

Tyson to close plant in Emporia, Kansas

(Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

WASDE: Red meat and poultry production upped for 2024

Holiday baked Ham with sides green beans,roasted potatoes, mac and cheese ,cookies and pumpkin pie. (Photo: iStock - vm2002)

Ham prices and choices increase near holidays

Naturally colored eggs are the result of hybrid crosses of birds. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

USDA forecasts slight dip in poultry production