Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, ensuring a lower weekly finish. China will reportedly buy more U.S. ag products, but details continue to be hard to come by.

An annual study from the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows red meat exports added more than $3 billion in value to corn and soybean producers in 2025.   John Hinners

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by the week’s direct cash trade and tight market-ready supplies.  June live cattle closed $1.82 higher at $253.90

Jul. corn $4.55 and 3/4, down 11 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.77, down 15 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $334.30, up $1.80Jul. soybean oil 73.88, up 22 pointsJul. Chicago wheat

An ag policy specialist says farmer sentiment continues to trend lower across agriculture. Val Dolcini with Syngenta tells Brownfield it shouldn’t come as a surprise. “Look at where farmers are

Consumers see E15 as a cheaper way to fill their tank, but an ethanol producer says the price at the pump could be even lower. Erik Huschitt with Badger State

An agronomist with Agroliquid says more farmers are exploring ways to increase their fertilizer efficiency. Reid Abbott says ever-increasing input costs have producers focused on getting the most out of

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near-normal temperatures across the Plains, Southwest, and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in California, the Great

An agronomist says this year’s rapid weather changes have led to some early-season herbicide injury in corn and soybeans. Jordan Arndell with Dekalb ASGROW says it’s been pretty widespread in

A mostly dry pattern will break down as a pair of cold fronts traverse the country. The initial front, associated with a low-pressure system currently crossing central Canada, will generate