The most recent Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) baseline on farm program outlays is an important indicator of the budget outlook and is expected to set spending boundaries during current farm bill debates. This American Farm Bureau Federation Market Intel outlines the budget, allocations and more. Read more

Libby Larkin from Livingston County is the recipient of the Thomas E. and Mary Morgan Lykins scholarship from the IAA Foundation. She is studying agribusiness at Hawkeye Community College. Get to know Larkin in this interview with RFD’s Jim Taylor. Listen here

Every Busch Light Corn Can sold through July will equate to 25 cents for long-time partner Farm Rescue. The partnership between Busch Light and Farm Rescue started in 2019, with Busch Light donating nearly $1 million to honor and celebrate America’s farmers and raise awareness and funding for Farm Rescue to continue its mission of providing critical aid to farms in crisis. Read more

Recent market moves have led to “ugly trading” opportunities, according to Aaron Edwards of Roach Ag Marketing. Just two weeks ago, experts were talking about the seasonality of the spring markets. Since then, prices have fallen for old and new-crop contracts. Read more

Get a hot, home-cooked meal and everything on your grocery list without leaving your car. That’s right, Old Mac’s in Effingham is a 60-foot drive-thru convenient store. “Everybody thinks it’s unique — something you don’t see every day,” said Joe Moore, general manager. Learn more about the popular one-stop shop.     Read more

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Dairy includes nutrients like calcium, protein, vitamin D, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium that help build and maintain a lifetime of healthy bones. Learn more about the benefits of dairy, plus enjoy a berry overnight oats recipe. Read more