Agriculture News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 11, 2026
Jul. corn $4.11 and 3/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.15, down 8 centsJul. soybean meal $301.70, down 20 centsJul. soybean oil 74.45, down 88 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.86
USDA lowers 2026 expectations for beef, eggs, turkey
The USDA has cut its 2026 production projections for beef, turkey, and eggs. Beef is now pegged at 25.438 billion pounds, down 109 million from May due to slaughter expectations
Mixed weather conditions impact South American crops
An atmospheric scientist says South American crop growers are dealing with a mix of weather conditions. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the eastern and central growing areas turned
U.S. winter wheat crop gets smaller
The smallest U.S. wheat crop in decades continues to shrink due to weather issues and acreage cuts. The USDA sees the crop at 1.03 billion bushels, 2% below May as
Grassley presses USDA on delay of poultry grower payment rule
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins faced questions Wednesday over USDA’s delay of a poultry grower payment rule. In late May, the USDA delayed the effective date of the Poultry Grower Payment
OSU Extension beef school focused on improving herd management
A new Ohio State University Extension program is focused on improving long-term herd management. Garth Ruff says OSU Extension’s Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination School is helping producers improve genetics. “We spend
New officer team elected to lead Illinois FFA
A new slate of state officers has been elected to represent Illinois FFA. Bryer Nelson, of Canton, is the 2026 Illinois FFA President. “Amazing. I mean, it was pure shock,
Farm stress program warns funding gaps can disrupt mental health services for farmers
An extension educator says consistent funding would provide better mental health resources for farmers. Remington Rice with Michigan State University Extension’s Managing Farm Stress Program recently testified during a Michigan House subcommittee
OSU College of Veterinary Medicine using student mentorship to boost career interest
Ohio State University is helping address rural veterinarian shortages through a student mentorship program. Dr. Allison Gardner, interim associate dean, says the Large Animal Rural Veterinary Mentoring Program can help
Dry weather raises forage concerns for Wisconsin cattle producer
A Wisconsin cattle producer says he’s concerned that lack of spring moisture could impact feed availability this summer. Jared Geiser says his rotationally grazes pastureland west of Lake Michigan.
