Grain markets are being driven by demand, trade and geopolitics
A commodities economist says demand, not weather, has been driving the grain markets. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says the heat dome hasn’t been a major threat to the Corn […]
New Missouri State Fair arena to debut with grand opening
Construction on the new Michael L. Parson area is wrapping up this month in mid-Missouri, just in time for the Missouri State Fair. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield there […]
Leaders say reciprocal Brazilian tariffs good for ethanol, questionable for beef
The U.S. Trade Representative is imposing 25 percent retaliatory tariffs on Brazilian goods following its Section 301 Investigation, including ethanol. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group tells Brownfield, “They have a […]
Weather helps fuel Friday gains in soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, cementing weekly gains. Ahead of Friday’s open, the USDA announced the sales of 340,000 tons of U.S. beans to China, 256,634 tons […]
Lighthizer: Mexico trade imbalance should be a focus during USMCA talks
The U.S. Trade Ambassador during President Trump’s first term says the U.S. must address a significant trade deficit with Mexico during the renegotiation of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Former […]
Cattle futures sink on sharp cash market decline; hogs end mixed
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were lower, with most months down sharply, pressured by the week’s drop in direct cash prices. August live cattle were down $2.65 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 17, 2026
Sep. corn $4.44 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.04 and 1/2, up 9 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.20, down $2.70Aug. soybean oil 74.81, up 238 pointsSep. […]
Cyclospora outbreak highlights value of collaboration and rapid response training
A Michigan food safety official says lessons learned from the multistate Cyclosporiasis outbreak will likely shape future food safety protocols. Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Retail Food Program […]
Hawarden Police Department Releases Details About Possible Dog Incident
On Friday the Hawarden Police Department received reports about a social media post claiming a juvenile male assaulted an elderly dog while walking it near the Hawarden swimming pool and […]
Economist sees growing risk for tighter feeder cattle margins in 2027
An ag economist says feeder cattle margins are expected to tighten heading into 2027. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University says rising input costs are impacting profitability. “It really depends on […]