Agriculture News
Minnesota E15 sales hit record high for fifth consecutive year
Sales of E15 in Minnesota broke records for a fifth straight year in 2025. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says the total of more than 144 million gallons
Cattle, hog futures sharply higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up sharply ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. April live cattle closed
Wheat sees decline on dollar, possible Plains precipitation
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Argentina’s crop condition rating declined again due to dry weather, but rain in the forecast could stabilize things, at least
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 17, 2026
Mar. corn $4.26 and 1/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.34, up 1 centMar. soybean meal $305.80, down $3.40Mar. soybean oil 57.29, up 21 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.37 and
Warm weather improves ag transportation after winter slowdowns
The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says recent mild weather has help improve conditions for moving agricultural commodities. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield extreme cold and winter weather events
Ag economists see 2026 as pivotal year
A pair of agricultural economists say farm incomes continue to falter. Danny Munch, economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the updated farm income forecast from the USDA is
Beef processors, producers both changing with the times
Processing facilities are adapting to meet the needs of today’s livestock production. Wisconsin beef producer Brady Zuck tells Brownfield animals are headed to slaughter at heavier weights. “We do know
MSU expert discusses impact of FCC import ban on next-generation ag drones
A university researcher says new Federal Communications Commission restrictions are likely to further delay agricultural drone advancements for farmers. Michigan State University PhD student Leo Baldiga says there was a
Tight cattle supplies reshape market dynamics
The CEO of CattleFax says tight cattle supplies could cause disruptions to the supply chain. Randy Blach says 2025 was a good example. “We came into the year, and we
Council works to expand global understanding of U.S. commodities
The director of industry relations for the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council says 2026 must be a milestone year for agricultural trade. Ellen Zimmerman tells Brownfield, “Especially right now when
