Soybeans, corn begin the year weak, while wheat finishes Friday’s session mixed
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, furthering the week’s losses. Conditions look favorable in most of Brazil, with the trade expecting record production in 2026. Dry weather […]
Higher production costs strain ag finances, banking leader says
A banking leader says a squeeze on agricultural profitability is one of his biggest concerns this year. Ed Elfmann, senior vice president of agricultural and rural banking policy for the […]
November soybean crush, corn for ethanol use numbers mixed
The domestic soybean crush maintained a relatively strong pace in November 2025. The USDA says the monthly crush of 221 million bushels fell 15 million from October’s all-time high, but […]
2025 Beck’s PFR data shows yield boost with applying nitrogen in soybeans
A regional agronomy manager at Beck’s Hybrids says longstanding research data shows early-season nitrogen applications on soybeans could have an impact on yield. Steve Gauck tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen a big value in […]
Indiana’s dairy herd remains HPAI free, BOAH continues to urge strong biosecurity practices
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the dairy industry continues to monitor the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Denise Derrer Spears tells Brownfield, “We’ve achieved stage four under USDA’s […]
Indiana’s dairy herd remains HPAI free, BOAH continues to urge strong biosecurity practices
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the dairy industry continues to monitor the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Denise Derrer Spears tells Brownfield, “We’ve achieved stage four under USDA’s […]
New IFCA interim president plans to use experience to guide the organization
The new interim president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) says he plans to lean on his twelve years of experience to help guide the organization into the […]
Farm analyst breaks down USDA farmer bridge payments for corn and soybeans
A farm management analyst in southern Minnesota says the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program provides a boost for producers. “Without these government payments, farmers of all sizes would have some […]
Cash dairy prices mixed to start 2026 at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Friday to start off 2026 at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down 0.0100 to 0.7250. Two sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Waterhemp resistance to Group 15 herbicides may be more common than expected
A weed science professor at the University of Illinois says the extent of waterhemp resistance to Group 15 residual herbicides is likely more common than previously thought. Aaron Hager tells […]