USDA Issues second ECAP payment to farmers as $2 billion in aid remains
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has issued a second payment to farmers participating in the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told the Ag Outlook Forum there was […]
Soybeans edge higher on short covering, corn and wheat dip on harvest progress and global supply pressure
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying after a two-sided session, while closing lower for the week. Near-term forecasts have favorable harvest weather for most of the […]
Minnesota farmer sees favorable finish for corn, modest outlook for soybeans
A farmer in southern Minnesota anticipates harvesting an average crop. Brent Mohn grows corn and soybeans near Lakeville and says growing conditions were close to normal this summer. “We’ve had […]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 26, 2025
Dec. corn $4.22, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.13 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $268.80, up 20 centsOct. soybean oil 49.60, down 14 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Cooperative Elevator recognized for export growth, CEO weighs in on ag trade outlook
This year’s Michigan Ag Exporter says they’ve been adjusting operations to better adapt to lost international markets. Cooperative Elevator’s Scott Gordon tells Brownfield the farmer cooperative supplies dry beans and […]
Cattle futures, lean hogs higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were mostly higher on spread trade and the mixed midday boxed beef, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business. Feeders […]
Turkey population below year ago levels
The U.S. turkey population has seen a year-over-year decline. The USDA projects the number of turkeys raised in the U.S. at 194.5 million head, 3% below 2024. The breeding population […]
Red meat, poultry supplies in cold storage tighten
U.S. red meat and poultry in cold storage ended August below year ago levels. The USDA says red meat stocks were 7% below the end of August 2024 at 809.675 […]
A mild to warm start to October for much of the Heartland; showers centered on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in the Atlantic Coast States, excluding Florida, and parts […]