Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 16, 2025
May corn closed at $4.84 and 1/4, up 3 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.38 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $296.70, up $2.50May soybean oil […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat post modest gains
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, along with the lower dollar and higher crude oil during the session. The trade’s watching U.S. planting weather, late harvest activity in […]
Lawmakers expressing concern about the Make America Healthy Again Commission
Some lawmakers are concerned the Make America Healthy Again Commision could impact the future of ag inputs. Indiana Senator Todd Young recently signed onto a letter of more than 30 Republicans […]
Slow start to planting season in northwest Ohio
A northwest Ohio farmer says it’s been a slow start to the 2025 planting season. Justin Gravatt says he expects to be back in the field starting next week. “Slowly […]
Dairy group cancels lobby day due to good weather
Several state legislative issues are high priorities for Wisconsin’s dairy farmers, but they will have to lobby for them another day. Wednesday was supposed to be the day where members […]
Iowa bill sets prior authorization deadlines for medical treatment
The Iowa legislature has unanimously voted to set deadlines for insurance companies being asked to authorize treatment, prescriptions or other health care services. Senator Mike Klimesh of Spillville was the […]
Iowa bill sets ‘prior authorization’ deadlines for medical treatment
The Iowa legislature has unanimously voted to set deadlines for insurance companies being asked to authorize treatment, prescriptions or other health care services. Senator Mike Klimesh of Spillville was the […]
Growmark says retailers are ready for planting
An ag retailer says farmers should have access to the inputs they need for the planting season. Vice President of Crop Nutrients Kreg Ruhl with Growmark tells Brownfield, “The interesting […]
Broiler hatchery numbers above prior week, last year
Broiler sets and placements both saw week-to-week and year-to-year improvements. The USDA says 250.167 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation last week, up 406,000 from the previous week and slightly […]
Uncertainty reigns; FSA closures proposed
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the Trump administration is creating uncertainty that hurts farmers. Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says she’s hearing about the impact of on […]
