Rep. Bacon points to ag security, young farmer support in farm bill
U.S. Congressman Don Bacon says the House-passed farm bill is a win for rural communities. “This is huge for Nebraska,” he said. “This is even huge for the second district.” […]
Sen. Grassley: House must follow through on E15 legislation
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says House leadership needs to keep its word and get a floor vote on year-round E15 legislation. “And do that in very short order,” Grassley said. […]
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Phillip Good
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers. Listen as we talk with Phillip Good about farmer-led investments […]
Dairy farmer survey shows concerns about farm data use
A recent survey by a dairy producers’ group shows farmers want to know how their farm data is used by processors and others in the supply chain. Sherry Bunting with […]
Some ag groups say skinny farm bill a good start
The president of the National Farmers Union says passage of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 out the U.S. House is a needed step towards added certainty […]
Ag leaders say farm bill urgency needs to continue in the U.S. Senate
The National Potato Council Executive Director says farmers need the momentum to pass a new farm bill in Congress to continue. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “I think we’ve got a lot […]
Cattle futures mixed heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed adjusting spreads and feeders were higher on the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed $1.25 lower at $254 and […]
2026 growing season begins under shadow of rising expenses
The escalating price of fertilizer looms large as farmers begin the 2026 growing season. Chris Edgington grows corn and soybeans near St. Ansgar in north-central Iowa and says most growers […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 30, 2026
May corn $4.64 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.82, down 1/4 centMay soybean meal $322.30, down $5.70May soybean oil 76.36, up 105 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.23 and […]
Profit taking pulls wheat, corn lower, soybeans end session mixed
Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. It was an up and down day, with limited influence from the ongoing strength in soybean oil. Soybean oil made another round of new highs […]