Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 17, 2025
May corn closed at $4.82 and 1/4, down 2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.36 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $295.60, down $1.10May soybean oil […]
Soybeans, corn weak ahead of Good Friday trade pause
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling, closing mixed for the week ahead of the pause in business for Good Friday. The trade continues to monitor the […]
Chinn: trade aid needed if market volatility continues
Missouri’s ag director says farmers and ranchers will be grateful for any trade aid that comes from the Trump administration if the tariff situation continues to affect prices. Chris Chinn […]
Checkoff-funded research showing health benefits of seed oils
A farmer leader with the United Soybean Board says seed oils can benefit consumer health and help drive soybean demand. Wisconsin farmer Sara Stelter says recent checkoff-funded research is showing […]
Chloe Zittergruen is Iowa FFA’s new state president
The new state president for Iowa FFA says member interaction is one of her biggest goals in the year ahead. Chloe Zittergruen was elected state president at the 97th Iowa […]
Potato group hopeful for better access in Japan
The head of the National Potato Council says ongoing trade negotiations with Japan could open the door to better market access. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “If we can open up Japan […]
Cattle placements rise above year ago levels
The USDA says market ready cattle supplies should rise over the next few months. 1.841 million cattle entered U.S. feedlots during March, 5% above a year ago, because of a […]
Smaller U.S. winter wheat crop possible
An ag meteorologist says the United States will likely have a smaller winter wheat crop this year. “Not necessarily am I suggesting a disaster, but it’s going to be really […]
Kehoe: Japan discussions could benefit MO ag
President Donald Trump says Japan has been negotiating reciprocal tariffs with the United States this week. Earlier this month, the U.S. issued a 24% tariff on Japanese goods. Missouri Governor […]
Input costs + tariffs = breakeven?
The Michigan Corn Growers Association president says tariffs only exacerbate the high cost of inputs farmers are facing. John Delmotte tells Brownfield input costs have not declined alongside commodity markets for […]
