An ag lender in Arkansas says there’s a general financial crisis happening in the mid-south. “A farmer can’t borrow their way out of a problem and a lender cannot loan

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling but still saw a week-to-week gain. Brazil’s harvest is ongoing and while Argentina’s crop rating declined, there was more rain in

Corn prices continue to be supported by export demand.   Compeer Financial ag economist Megan Roberts says U.S. corn exports were strong in 2025 and that momentum has carried into

Jody Campiche with the National Cotton Council says lower prices are the reason U.S. farmers say they’ll be planting less cotton this spring. “While there are some changes to the

Mar. corn $4.31 and 3/4, up 1/2 centMar. soybeans $11.33, down 4 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $309.20, up $1.30Mar. soybean oil 57.08, down 46 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.48 and

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has issued $1.89 billion in Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments. These are the final payments going to livestock producers who applied for ELRP 2023 and

Beck’s Hybrids has launched a new digital tool to help farmers make informed decisions about their product selections for 2026.  Jim Schwartz, director of research, agronomy, and PFR, says SeedIQ

All signs point to El Nino.  Ag meteorologist Xander Lowry with Aura Commodities says outlooks agree water temperatures in the central Pacific are warming up.    “And when you think

Cash dairy prices mostly steady Friday, with butter losing some of Thursday’s big gain in value at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey remains unchanged at $0.72.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3875.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44.  No sales were

The public relations manager with the Illinois Beef Association says the annual Illinois Beef Expo is expanding. Olivia Hoots tells Brownfield the event’s three featured shows have a new home.