Soybeans, corn see profit taking, planting pressure
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, while ending the week higher. Near-term weather forecasts for planting and emergence generally look favorable. Some rain is probable this weekend, […]
How Delta’s prevent plant scenario affects U.S. production
A market analyst says widespread prevent plant in the Delta will affect U.S. crop production, but it won’t likely be a major grain market mover. Jody Lawerence with RCM Alternatives […]
Recent rains boost crop outlook in west-central Minnesota
Recent rains have boosted the outlook for crops in west-central Minnesota. Wheaton area farmer Jamie Beyer says the spring has gone well. “This year we got off to a nice […]
CropLife America sees “troubling statements” in MAHA report
An organization that represents the crop protection industry has concerns about the Make America Healthy Again Commission report. CropLife America CEO Alexandra Dunn says the nearly 70-page report contains troubling […]
Boozman talks next phase for reconciliation
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he likes the ag-provisions included in the House-passed reconciliation package. John Boozman says important tax policy is included, along with much-needed […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 23, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.59 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.60 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.20, down $2.30Jul. […]
Live cattle mostly higher ahead of On Feed numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, feeders were up waiting on direct business to develop in the South and a head of Friday’s On Feed numbers. […]
April egg production below a year ago
Egg production was down in April 2025. The USDA says egg production of 8.324 billion was 7% below April 2025, with a 6% decrease in laying hens at least partially […]
Byrd Rule expected to bring scrutiny to House reconciliation plan
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says several aspects of the House-passed budget reconciliation package are likely to face more scrutiny in the […]
Poulsen says lab ready for Wisconsin milk testing
A research veterinarian says Wisconsin’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is ready for the state’s H5N1 milk testing. Dr. Keith Poulsen tells Brownfield individual farms will be tested but farmers will not […]
