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Kubota breaks ground on $30M equipment test center in Kansas
Ag equipment manufacturer Kubota has broken ground on a $30 million equipment test center in Salina, Kansas. The company says the investment will expand its engineering testing and product development
NPB – Market Growth
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The impact of higher fuel prices on consumer spending
Fuel prices continue to put pressure on disposable income for many consumers. But will that change their buying habits? Charley Martinez an ag economist with University of Tennessee says it
Grant funding from Lilly Endowment supports growth of the Indiana FFA organization
The executive director of the Indiana FFA Foundation says a recently awarded $1 million grant will support growth in the organization. Lisa Chaudion says the funds from the Lilly Endowment
GROWMARK agronomists embracing AI
The FS agronomy director with GROWMARK says artificial intelligence is now shaping recommendations some agronomists are bringing to farmers in the field. Brendan Bachman says the cooperative has partnered with
Soybeans supported by expectations for U.S./China trade talks
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans have some renewed optimism about high-level U.S./China trade talks expected to happen in mid-May following a social media post by President
Cattle futures lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical liquidating, waiting on direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.35 lower at $251.07 and August
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 15, 2026
May corn $4.51 and 1/4, up 8 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.67, up 9 centsMay soybean meal $334.40, up $4.70May soybean oil 67.60, up 116 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.93 and
Another week of increases for broiler sets, placements
Chicken supplies will likely continue to grow in the coming weeks. The USDA says 255.581 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, surging 3.011 million on the week and 2%
Economist says many 2027 fertilizer decisions will be made soon
An ag economist says the U.S.-Iran conflict is not the only reason farmers and retailers are starting to think about their 2027 fertilizer needs. Jacqui Fatka is the lead economist
