Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 16, 2026
Mar. corn $4.24 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $10.57 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $290.00, up 80 centsMar. soybean oil 52.61, down 36 […]
State veterinarian: biosecurity key to protecting Missouri poultry from HPAI
The state veterinarian in Missouri says increased biosecurity continues to benefit many of the state’s poultry farmers. Dr. Steve Strubberg tells Brownfield “the farms have good biosecurity practices in place […]
New ESA runoff mitigation labels unlikely to disrupt herbicide use, expert says
A weed science professor at the University of Illinois says herbicide use in compliance with updated Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations may not be as challenging as once thought. “A […]
CHS Takes over St. Louis grain terminal, expanding farm-to-export network
CHS Incorporated is taking over operations at the COFCO grain terminal near St. Louis at the end of January. John Griffith, the executive vice president of ag business at CHS, […]
Iowa farmer reports strong crop year despite disease pressure
A northwest Iowa farmer says he had a favorable 2025 crop year despite the presence of southern rust and tar spot in his area. Nathan Anderson tells Brownfield, “Scouting corn […]
New World screwworm detections rise in Mexico, raising fresh concerns for the U.S. cattle industry
Mexico has confirmed eight new cases of New World screwworm in Tamaulipas, which borders Texas. Josh Maples, an ag economist with Mississippi State University Extension, says continued detections create additional […]
Drop in motorcycle, ATV deaths part of record low Iowa traffic fatalities
Iowa’s preliminary number shows the lowest number of traffic deaths since the state started keeping records 100 years ago. DOT State Highway Safety Program Manager Larry Grant says a drop […]
Latest Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers expect land values to decrease over the next five years
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmers are becoming more optimistic farmland values will moderate over the next five years. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says the long-term […]
Keeping accurate farm financials could help producers mitigate risk in 2026
A pair of farm business analysts say keeping accurate farm financials can help producers mitigate risk ahead of the 2026 crop year. Clint Schroeder is with Ohio State University Extension. […]
Only a few days remain to vote for Le Mars in national contest
The northwest Iowa town of Le Mars is in the running to be named one of “America’s Favorite Small Towns” and the deadline to vote is next week. Parade Magazine […]