MO pork industry remains vibrant
The executive director of the Missouri Pork Association says the state’s pork industry remains vibrant as it continues to change Scott Hayes tells Brownfield… “It’s a much smaller industry than […]
Soybeans end week sharply higher as China commits to major U.S. purchases
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, cementing what would have already been a sharply higher weekly finish. Contracts were supported by the ongoing optimism about the framework with […]
Milk futures and cash dairy mixed to end the week
On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, November milk futures closed down 17 at $17.66. December up 3 at $17.35. January a penny higher at $16.72. February through April contracts 1 to […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 31, 2025
Dec. corn $4.31 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.99 and 3/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $321.60, up $6.00Dec. soybean oil 48.68, down 97 pointsDec. […]
Federal court blocks USDA plan to suspend food assistance payments
A federal judge says the Trump administration must continue funding food assistance benefits during the partial government shutdown. On Friday, the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts ruled that the USDA […]
Iowa food pantries see surge as SNAP benefits remain in limbo
Many local food banks across the country are struggling to keep shelves stocked as the future of SNAP benefits remains uncertain. Craig Gordy with the Oskaloosa Food Pantry in southeast […]
Trade expert: enforcement, non-tariff issues key to future U.S.-China ag success
An ag trade consultant says China must also address non-tariff trade barriers if U.S. agriculture is going to see widespread benefits from any trade deal between the two countries. “Otherwise, […]
Clarity needed on China’s soybean commitments to boost market confidence
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the unknown details on soybean purchases in the announced trade framework between the U.S. and China matter greatly. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central […]
Rising costs and low prices push Arkansas crop farmers deeper into the red
Arkansas crop farmers are entering their third consecutive year of financial strains and an ag economist says it will take market creativity to survive. Ryan Loy with University of Arkansas […]
DMACC hopes to restart training for TSA agents
Des Moines Area Community College is working with Iowa’s congressional delegation to try to revive an online course that had nationwide reach. In 2011 the federal government contracted with the […]