Agriculture News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 1, 2026
May corn $4.54 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans $11.68 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $318.20, up $1.80May soybean oil 67.11, down 177 pointsMay
BASF unveils ‘Circalo’ platform to connect farm data to low-carbon fuel markets
BASF has launched a new platform designed to help farmers, agronomists, and ethanol producers better manage carbon intensity scores tied to the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. BASF’s
MO state climatologist: recent rains help drought, but more needed for full recovery
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension says recent, widespread rains will help improve drought conditions, but it won’t be enough for all areas of Missouri to recover. Zach
Wisconsin passes manure-based fertilizer law
Wisconsin has a new law that streamlines certain fertilizer regulations. Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 78 into law, modifying requirements for the distribution and labelling of manure-based compost soil and
Veterans IN Farming: Indiana program connecting service members to careers in ag
A Hancock County, Indiana farmer is working with veterans across the state to help them find careers in agriculture. Retired Army colonel Joe Ricker tells Brownfield, “A lot of the aspects
New legislation targets plant-based infrastructure, offers tax incentives for growth
A bill that would provide incentives for infrastructure development in the plant-based products industry has been introduced in the U.S. House. Bill co-author Nikki Budzinski says investments in the biomanufacturing
RVOs set to launch next biofuels boom
A professor of agricultural economics with the University of Illinois says recently announced Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) from the U.S. EPA stand to dramatically impact domestic soybean demand. Scott Irwin
Hinson pushes E15 expansion to ease fuel costs for farmers, consumers
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says farmers and consumers need relief from higher fuel prices. “The cost of living is way too high,” she said Tuesday. “We know families are getting
Kansas farmers report freeze damage, early drought stress on wheat crop
A pair of Kansas farmers say weather conditions are already taking a toll on this year’s winter wheat crop. Ben Bellar, in the southeast part of the state, says some
Cheers to another year in Farm Radio
As April 1 rolls around each year, I’m mentally transported back to 1985 when I went from student teaching in a high school ag classroom to work at a local
