Agriculture News
Ag economist warns red dyed diesel policy could raise the cost for farmers
An ag economist is sounding the alarm over the widespread suspension of restrictions on red dyed diesel. Gabriel Lade with Ohio State University says while the move would lower costs
Introducing Enclosa Herbicide
Corteva Agriscience U.S. agronomy leader Eric Scherder says Enclosa herbicide provides the first-ever combination of a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor and cloransulam to deliver exceptional weed control with up to four
Near-ideal, early-Autumn weather across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, frost and freeze advisories are in effect early Monday in the upper Great Lakes region, well north of primary corn and soybean production areas. Across the
While still mild for much of the Heartland, a more active pattern to return; beneficial moisture for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. The Southeast will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual
16 states sue Corteva, Vylor over alleged PFAS liability transfer
Sixteen states have filed a lawsuit against Corteva’s seed and genetics spinoff company, Vylor. Filed in a Marion County, Indiana state court, the lawsuit claims Corteva illegally transferred billions of
Ozark Fall Farmfest brings Missouri FFA members together
The Missouri State FFA Advisor says more than 1,000 FFA members from across southern Missouri attended the Ozark Fall Farmfest on Friday. Jeff Voris, a former ag teacher at Halfway
Cattle futures lower, lean hogs higher to close out the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were lower Friday, with most contracts down sharply, on technical selling and questions about beef demand. December live was $1.70
Exports, production and energy policy could move corn, soybean prices
An ag economist sees several factors driving corn and soybean prices over the next few months. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says recent price fluctuations make it difficult to
Soybeans, corn down, expecting better harvest weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling beans to a lower weekly finish. Forecasts for the coming week generally look warmer and drier, helping harvest pick up steam.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 2, 2026
Dec. corn $4.97 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.78 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $347.50, down $5.80Dec. soybean oil 68.62, up 124 pointsDec.
