Revenue protection: soybeans gain, corn lower
A crop insurance agent in northeast South Dakota says revenue protection guarantees are higher for soybeans and lower for corn this year. “Farmers can get protected at relatively good levels.” […]
FAPRI: E15 expansion could boost corn, cut soybean prices
A new report from the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says there could be a market tradeoff if E15 becomes more widely used. An increase in […]
USDA official calls U.S.-China ag trade relationship “complicated” but essential
The administrator of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service calls the U.S. trade relationship with China “complicated.” Daniel Whitley says an export market with more than a billion people cannot be ignored. […]
Missouri farmer says growing global competition makes boosting demand for U.S. corn more critical than ever
A Missouri farmer says increasing demand for U.S. corn is crucial as it faces more competition on the global market from Brazil. Brian Willott tells Brownfield competition isn’t slowing down. […]
Cost and storage challenges could impact whole milk’s return to school meals
A nutrition educator says several steps are needed for schools to offer whole milk on their menus. Brianna Henton is the director of youth engagement and outreach with the United […]
Deer harvest continues decline in 2025, MFB says more actions are needed to stabilize the herd
A lobbyist with Michigan Farm Bureau says the state has been making progress to help rein in the deer herd, but more targeted efforts are needed. Justin Tomei tells Brownfield […]
Wheat wilts on profit taking, dollar strength
Soybeans were mixed. Brazil’s harvest is about 40% complete and while some estimates have been trimmed due to weather issues, it still looks like a record large crop. The USDA’s […]
Native prairie seen as tool to improve soil, water outcomes in ag landscapes
An expert on prairie reconstruction says expanding the use of native species in agricultural landscapes could help boost soil health while improving water quality. “You’re just adding that organic matter […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 2, 2026
May corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.64, down 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $312.90, down $7.60May soybean oil 62.74, up 89 pointsMay Chicago wheat […]
JBS investing $150M to expand Cactus, Texas beef facility
Meatpacker JBS is moving forward with a major expansion project in the Southern U.S. The company recently broke ground on a $150 million expansion project at its beef production plant […]