Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 19, 2026
Mar. corn $4.25 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans $11.41, up 7 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $304.80, up 90 centsMar. soybean oil 59.68, up 109 pointsMar. Chicago […]
Nearly 300,000 acres burned in Central Plains
The executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association says several producers are picking up the pieces after a devastating wildfire this week. Michael Kelsey says the Ranger Road fire […]
Weather, ready cattle and hog numbers both impact January red meat production
U.S. red meat production dropped to start the year. The USDA says commercial red meat production in January 2026 was 4.58 billion pounds, 4% less than January 2025. That included […]
USDA raises corn, soybean, wheat prices at Ag Outlook, expects acreage shifts
The USDA has raised prices for corn, soybeans, and wheat at its Ag Outlook Forum, partly because of acreage shifts. Chief economist Justin Benavidez reduced total planted acreage estimates by […]
Sioux City company details plans to expand honey processing
The Sioux City Honey Association has unveiled more details on plans for its major expansion of processing operations. Association director of growth Aimee Sandman says the plan includes three phases […]
IN BOAH expecting HPAI to be a challenge for the state’s poultry industry in 2026
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health is preparing for another challenging year of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Denise Derrer Spears says four new cases of HPAI were detected this month. “Mid-February […]
Strong demand pulls U.S. ethanol supply below year ago levels
The weekly ethanol numbers show generally solid demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol stocks of 25.588 million barrels were the highest since mid-January and up 340,000 on the […]
Renewed optimism in farm country about the passage of a farm bill in 2026
An ag policy leader with Ohio Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic the latest version of the farm bill will pass this year. Brad Bales is the senior director of state […]
Winter moisture uneven across Midwest as spring river outlook takes shape
A weather expert says he’s monitoring water levels along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers heading into spring. Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says some northern states have had adequate winter […]
Rural Mainstreet Index signals continued stress for farmers
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals concerning economic conditions for farmers and ranchers. Economist Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the February RMI survey fell below growth neutral for the […]