Agriculture News
USDA forecasts food prices to rise 3% in 2026 amid shifting consumer tastes
USDA is expecting food prices to rise an additional three percent this year. Andrew Harig with the Food Industry Association says the weekly cost of groceries since 2020 has gone
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 26, 2026
Mar. corn $4.33 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $11.47 and 3/4, down 1/2 centMar. soybean meal $317.60, down 70 centsMar. soybean oil 61.29, up 103 pointsMar. Chicago
Equipment trade-ins could trigger higher tax bills for farmers in 2026
An ag attorney says farmers that plan to trade-in equipment this year could face a higher tax bill. Joe Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies says provisions included in the
Ag economist: EPA biofuel rule expected to weigh on corn and soybean prices
An ag economist says final Renewable Volume Obligations from the U.S. EPA are expected to have an immediate impact on commodity prices. Ben Brown tells Brownfield last summer’s proposal showed
Brazil expected to produce record soybean crop in 2026, analysts say it could pressure U.S. prices
Two analysts say rapid crop expansion in Brazil could impact U.S. soybean prices in 2026. Joana Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue University, says the country is expected to produce more than
Indiana’s poultry sector sees new HPAI infections
Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza continue to impact Indiana’s poultry industry. Kevin Kalb, a turkey grower in southwest Indiana, says the recent detections are a little too close for
Soybean market offers opportunity and potential
Taking advantage of marketing opportunities. Matt Bennett, co-founder of AgMarket.net and an Illinois farmer, says recent gains in the soybean market shouldn’t be overlooked. “Three weeks ago, you would have
State lawmakers and governor approve funding for SDSU swine facility expansion
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has approved a $1.72 million expansion to the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. Bob Thaler, a swine specialist with SDSU
Funding approved for SDSU swine facility expansion
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has approved a $1.72 million expansion to the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. Bob Thaler, a swine specialist with SDSU
Uncertainty mounts as year‑round E15 decision misses another target date
The latest deadline for year-round E-15 has come and gone. Frustrating and disappointing. Those are two words have been used to describe the latest missed deadline that could finalize access to
