Diesel prices retreat slightly from September record
A fuel economist says over-the-road diesel prices have slightly backed off from their record high set late last month. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, says diesel […]
Farmland value expectations reach record high in latest Ag Economy Barometer
An ag economist says farmers expect farmland values to remain strong according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Joana Colussi with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the long-term farmland value […]
Michigan State University completes state-of-the-art dairy research center
Michigan State University’s Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center is officially complete and fully operational. Barry Bradford is chair of dairy management in the Department of Animal Science. “The growth in […]
USDA raises corn yield estimate, pressures grain markets
A market analyst says the USDA surprised grain traders with its corn yield increase in its October supply and demand report. Don Roose says the U.S. corn yield increased 2.7 […]
MOFB welcomes expanded dyed diesel exemption, seeks tax clarity
Missouri is expanding its temporary dyed diesel exemption to all motorists, aligning with President Trump’s executive order on diesel tax relief. Garrett Hawkins, president of Missouri Farm Bureau, says it’s […]
Proven Weed Control Strategy
Corteva Agriscience U.S. Agronomy Leader for Herbicides and Nitrogen Stabilizers Dr. Eric Scherder says while a program approach to weed control is not a new concept, it is an effective […]
National Corn to Ethanol Research Center set to expand
Investing in the future of corn. The National Corn to Ethanol Research Center is set to undergo a $17 million expansion. Illinois Deputy Governor Andy Manar says the state is […]
Corn drops after USDA surprise
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what already would have been a weekly gain. U.S. production, yield, and ending stocks were all up on the month […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 9, 2026
Dec. corn $4.79 and 3/4, down 20 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.92, up 4 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $365.60, up $8.00Dec. soybean oil 68.02, up 10 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Trump administration’s challenge to Michigan cage-free law dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed an attempt by the Trump administration to eliminate Michigan’s cage-free egg law. Nancy Barr with the Michigan Allied Poultry Industries (MAPI) tells Brownfield all eggs […]