Potash prices remain affordable for farmers despite tariff concerns
The senior farm inputs analyst with Rabobank says potash prices remain relatively cost effective for farmers. “Relative to the other nutrients, it sits in the affordable camp domestically and […]
Iowa Supreme Court rules in Davenport public defender case
The Iowa Supreme Court is siding with the Davenport Public Defender’s office in dealing with an overloaded court system. The Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the district court exceeded its […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat end week with pressure from rising dollar
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling contracts to a lower weekly finish. The trade’s watching harvest in Brazil, which has a big discount to U.S. beans on […]
Cattle futures mostly lower to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down waiting on the USDA’s Cattle Inventory numbers and watching the week’s direct business develop. February live cattle […]
Michigan Master Farmers lead beyond their fields
Three Michigan farmers are being recognized at the Great Lakes Crop Summit for their commitment to stewardship and service in their communities. John Peck has spent the past five decades […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 30, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $10.64 and 1/4, down 8 centsMar. soybean meal $293.60, down $2.40Mar. soybean oil 53.51, down 52 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Sheep herd shrinks as goat numbers rise
The U.S. sheep herd contracted in 2025, while the goat herd grew slightly. Those year-to-year changes are at least partially in response to differences in producer profitability and consumer demand […]
Soybean exports changing, domestic use growing
With whole soybean exports down, an economist says an important soybean product is getting more overseas sales. Economist Scot Gerlt with the American Soybean Association says the rise of renewable […]
Bowhunter Planet founder Dave Thomas talks Modern Bow Technology
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Most farmers, lenders getting by in tough economy
A lender says farmers are spending cash and borrowing a little more as they prepare for spring planting. Glenn Wachtler from Compeer Financial tells Brownfield they’re working with a good […]