Agriculture News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 10, 2026
Jul. corn $4.19, down 1/2 centJul. soybeans $11.23, up 9 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $301.90, up 80 centsJul. soybean oil 74.91, up 42 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.87 and 1/2,
CHS reports strong input supply chain performance for growers
An official with the nation’s largest ag cooperative is pleased with the movement of crop inputs so far this season. CHS senior vice president Mike Johnston says logistically it’s been
Sen. Moran calls for stronger CRP flexibility to address drought, wildfire risks
A U.S. Senator from Kansas says lawmakers need to bolster the Conservation Reserve Program. During a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Jerry Moran said producers need improved access to
Midwest producers brace for another round of severe storms
An ag meteorologist says more rounds of severe weather across parts of the Midwest could create additional challenges for producers this week. Matt Makens says all forms are possible over
Nebraska governor says rainfall aiding wildfire recovery efforts
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says recent precipitation has brought much-needed optimism for ranchers recovering from this spring’s wildfires. He tells Brownfield it’s been an extremely difficult couple of months, but,
Ag coalitions defend USMCA as Trump signals doubts
Ag groups are expressing concern following President Trump saying he is not looking to renew the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Farmers for Free Trade chairman Bob Hemesath, who farms in
Wet conditions put weed, disease management at top of list for southern Iowa grower
Weed and disease management are currently some top priorities for southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser. “We should be done with corn (spraying) until we may have to put some fungicide
Indiana BOAH tightening animal movement restrictions over New World screwworm threat
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health has adopted new interstate movement requirements for livestock and companion animals to prevent New World screwworm from entering the state. Denise Derrer Spears says the greatest threat comes from animals in infected regions.
Growing dairy exports help offset weak domestic demand
A dairy marketer says a weak U.S. economy could make exports even more critical in the months ahead. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield, “Consumers have been in what we’ll
Severe storms, heavy rain and cooler temperatures ahead
A state climatologist says summerlike weather is about to take a sharp turn. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says a huge hot, humid ridge over the central and eastern U.S. will collide with a
