Cattle futures lower ahead of USDA’s On Feed numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, watching direct business develop and ahead of Friday’s On Feed numbers from the USDA. February live cattle close d$1.15 […]
Cattle producers urged to understand working capital position
A financial officer for Farm Credit Services of America says cattle producers need to know what their working capital is. Cody Griffin tells Brownfield, “In times like these, we’ve got […]
A bridge to break-even
A professor at the University of Illinois says the Trump administration’s announced Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is expected to help many farmers get back to break even. Nick Paulsen tells […]
Wide basis and rising costs shaping 2026 crop decisions in northeast Nebraska
A northeast Nebraska farmer says market uncertainty is making it harder to plan for 2026. Adam Boeckenhauer says he won’t be shifting to more soybean acres because of demand concerns. […]
Corn extends gains as soybeans drift lower
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Forecasts do have drier weather in parts of Argentina starting early next year, but conditions in the rest of South American mostly […]
OSU expert says proper ventilation is key to protecting swine health throughout the winter
A field specialist at Ohio State University says proper ventilation management is critical to protecting swine health throughout the winter months. Glen Arnold tells Brownfield, “The fans should be clean. […]
Soybean industry highlighting the importance of seed oils to the U.S. food supply chain
New checkoff-funded research is showcasing the importance of seed oils to the U.S. food supply chain. Michigan farmer Carla Schultz says seed oils are essential to a balanced diet. “We have […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 18, 2025
Mar. corn $4.44 and 1/2, up 4 centsJan. soybeans $10.52 and 1/4, down 6 centsJan. soybean meal $298.40, up 20 centsJan soybean oil 48.11, down 41 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.07 […]
Boozman: farmer bridge program might not be enough for struggling farmers
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee says the USDA’s new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will help farmers struggling in the tough farm economy, but “I think the unknown […]
Sombke: rising input costs, consolidation threaten crop farmers
The president of the South Dakota Farmers Union says he’s concerned thinking about the farm economy heading in 2026. “It’s kind of like deja vu all over again.” Doug Sombke […]