Soybeans, corn, wheat decline ahead of USDA numbers Tuesday
Soybeans are lower on fund and technical selling. China bought another 132,000 tons of U.S. beans Monday morning, but demand continues to be slower than what some were expecting. That […]
Soy Transportation Coalition highlights opportunities and obstacles for Great Lakes exports
The Soy Transportation Coalition executive director says transportation barriers somewhat limit efforts to increase ag exports through the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “You can have this aspiration […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 8, 2025
Mar. corn $4.43 and 3/4, down 1 centJan. soybeans $10.93 and 3/4, down 11 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $306.30, down $1.10Jan soybean oil 51.18, down 51 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Farmers stories vital when lobbying for agriculture issues
Agricultural lobbyists say whatever the issue, it’s still the farmer’s voice that matters most. Chad Zuleger with the Dairy Business Association tells Brownfield farmers are an important resource for lawmakers, […]
USMCA review seen as major opportunity for U.S. agriculture
The president of the Corn Refiners Association says the upcoming review of the USMCA agreement is a big opportunity for agriculture. “It is, in my view, the most important trade […]
Survey finds support among Democrats for Iowa Caucuses to be in early 2028
About 750 Iowa Democrats took an online survey to share their thoughts on the future of the Iowa Caucuses — and 65% want Iowa Democrats to be first or at […]
Beginning farmers say access to land, capital remains biggest challenge
A pair producers say that access to capital to acquire farmland has been their biggest barrier entering the industry. Lydia O’Brien and her husband own a small cow/calf operation in […]
Beginning say access to land, capital remains biggest challenge
A pair producers say that access to capital to acquire farmland has been their biggest barrier entering the industry. Lydia O’Brien and her husband own a small cow/calf operation in […]
USDA focused on growing agricultural exports in 2026
A USDA official says the agency remains committed to expanding U.S. agricultural exports in 2026. Jason Hafemeister, the acting associate administrator for the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, says the biggest […]
Corn export inspections accelerate early in marketing year, outpacing last year
Corn export inspections continue to move out at a fast pace. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending December 4th were up solidly from a year ago, mainly […]