Farmers across the Midwest are preparing for the 2026 planting season. Greg Thoren, who raises row crops and cattle in northwestern Illinois, says spring is starting out on the dry

U.S. House Republican ag leaders say work is underway to expand how farmers can utilize the H-2A guest worker program. Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga tells Brownfield House Ag Committee chair

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, taking the path of least resistance to start this week after last week’s bearishness. The much talked about high level, face-to-face

May corn $4.59 and 1/2, down 6 centsMay soybeans $11.63 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $326.60, down $1.40May soybean oil 65.58, up 7 pointsMay Chicago wheat

Rice agronomist Jarrod Hardke with University of Arkansas Extension says the extremely dry soils are a serious concern as planting begins. “The majority of the Delta region of Arkansas would

A former diplomat says ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could impact trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. Kurt Campbell is the former Deputy Secretary of State for the

U.S. egg production shot higher in February and it looks like supplies are going to get larger. The USDA says 8.367 billion eggs were produced last month, rising 5% on

An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing price volatility could shift U.S. corn and soybean planting decisions in 2026. Barry Ward says rising input costs are the biggest

Planting season will start soon, and Missouri Soybean Association board member Daniel Carpenter from west-central Missouri says budgets are tighter for farmers heading into the season. The post Preparing for

A delayed ultimatum from President Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is keeping volatility in corn, soybean and wheat futures prices as the week begins. Garrett Toay