IA GOP Chairman is Confident in Party
Jeff Kaufmann, Iowa GOP Chairman since 2014, remains optimistic about Republicans’ chances to keep the governor’s seat. Kaufmann also questions the accuracy of the polls and compares them to what […]
Agronomist warns of lodging risk for unharvested Minnesota corn
There are stalk integrity concerns for corn yet to be harvested in Minnesota. Stine Seed agronomist Susan Hart says farmers dealt with disease pressure throughout the growing season. “Seeing some […]
MO corn farmers call for full USMCA renewal, stress ethanol market access
A mid-Missouri farmer says he’s optimistic the U.S., Mexico and Canada will renew their trade commitments in another multilateral trade agreement next year. Jay Schutte raises corn and soybeans in […]
ASA leader cautiously optimistic about China trade
An American Soybean Association leader is cautiously optimistic about the recently-announced trade framework between the U.S. and China. ASA’s Vice President Scott Metzger says, “It’s all good in words, just […]
USDA to tap into contingency fund to deliver November SNAP payments
The USDA says it will tap into its contingency fund to deliver November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters […]
U.S. farmers still need aid despite new U.S.-China Trade framework, expert says
The co-director of the Ag and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M says U.S. farmers still need federal assistance despite last week’s new trade framework between the U.S. and China. […]
USDA to release key reports during government shutdown
The USDA says it will be releasing some reports this month amid the government shutdown, and a market analyst says there are still questions about the data USDA provides. Sam […]
Soybeans higher with more support from optimism on trade with China
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Beans continue to show some cautious optimism about the trade framework with China. China reportedly bought some U.S. soybeans over the weekend, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 3, 2025
Dec. corn $4.34 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, up 19 centsDec. soybean meal $320.80, down 80 centsDec. soybean oil 49.84, up 116 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Cattle futures were sharply higher and lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by oversold signals, the tight supply of market ready numbers, and the midday gains in boxed […]