Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 1, 2025
Dec. corn $4.16 and 1/2, up 1 centNov. soybeans $10.13, up 11 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $273.60, up 30 centsDec. soybean oil 50.42, up 93 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.09 […]
Warm weather delays sugarbeet harvest in west-central Minnesota
Unseasonably warm weather is slowing the sugarbeet harvest in west-central Minnesota. Noah Hultgren of Raymond says the local beet cooperative typically starts full harvest by the beginning of October. “With […]
Kehoe: drought Expands in Missouri, covering 90% of ag acres
Drought conditions are expanding in Missouri. Governor Mike Kehoe says it will take more than a few rain events to alleviate and the timing isn’t great for the farmers dealing […]
Markets react: Trump pledges soybeans a key topic in U.S.-China negotiations
U.S. soybean prices responded higher to a social media post from President Trump that said soybeans will be a major topic of discussion when the U.S. meets with China next […]
AFSP Hosts Darkness Walks to Fundraise for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention holds various Darkness Walks to help fundraise for the foundation and to spread awareness about suicide prevention. Michael Lamma, EVP and Chief Operations Officer […]
Shutdown could deepen struggles for soybean farmers facing low demand and loan needs
The director of government relations with the Illinois Soybean Association says the organization is concerned that a prolonged government shutdown will make this year even more difficult for producers. Andrew […]
Ethanol production falls, but solid demand and profitable margins offer optimism for farmers
Ethanol production drifted lower last week as producers continued seasonal maintenance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 995,000 barrels per day, falling 29,000 on the week as plants […]
Brazil’s competitive advantage in soybean production is concerning
An assistant professor at Purdue University says Brazil’s competitive advantage in soybean production is concerning for U.S. farmers. Joana Colussi says the U.S. continues to lose market share at a […]
Gov’t shutdown halts USDA loans, reports, and farm program payments
The USDA has temporarily furloughed nearly half of its employees as part of the government shutdown, and an ag lobbyist says that will impact some farm programs. Randy Russell with […]
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