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Ahead of the election, the October Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor asked economists which presidential candidate will be better for agriculture on taming inflation, providing more certainty on farm policy, as well as more likely to support biofuels policies.

The race tightened over the weekend as the Des Moines Register’s final presidential poll shockingly had Harris up three points in the state, underscoring that the election will be closer than current market expectations

The key to a successful farm business that makes it to the third, fourth and fifth generation is learning to go from being the star quarterback calling all the shots to being that of a coach or a mentor to the next generation.

The October Monthly Monitor reflects cautious optimism in certain areas of agriculture, marked by export strengths and potential price recoveries, but shadowed by long-term rebuilding challenges, weather dependencies and the impact of the upcoming election.

Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer fills the guest’s chair on this episode of Unscripted to share what he’s hearing about the upcoming presidential election. Wiesemeyer offers plenty of insight into key topics such as the impact of early voting and how the next administration can help or hurt the production ag industry.

November futures settled at $20.25 per hundredweight, up 13 cents, while Q1 prices came in at $19.68 per hundredweight, 10 cents higher.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin testing bulk raw milk across the country for bird flu.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the dairy industry, the long-term viability of the milk supply is a crucial topic. Our industry is indeed in a growth mindset akin to a fish jumping out of a bowl. This vivid imagery suggests that the industry is not merely maintaining its current status but is actively seeking ways to expand and adapt to new challenges and opportunities.