Soybeans and corn lower on Friday
Soybeans closed lower, giving back some of the gains from earlier in the week. The market remains very sensitive to any trade news, especially as it relates to China. Soybean […]
Rotary milking parlors are gaining in popularity
A dairy equipment supplier says more producers are considering rotary parlors when upgrading. Andy Lenkatis with GEA tells Brownfield the move to rotary milking parlors is about efficiency for employees […]
Rising prices, not shortages, lead fertilizer concerns this spring
The CEO of the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative says fertilizer supplies are sufficient for the start of the growing season. Jay Debertin with CHS tells Brownfield prices are up significantly […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 27, 2026
May corn $4.62, down 5 centsMay soybeans $11.59 and 1/4, down 14 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $322.10, down $6.80May soybean oil 67.41, down 61 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.05, unchangedApr. […]
Two Wisconsin farmers look at early soybean planting
Two Wisconsin farmers are taking different approaches to the start of the planting season. South-central farmer Doug Rebout of Janesville says some research has shown the benefits of planting soybeans early. “We […]
Dairy innovation takes center stage with Midwest Dairy’s startup accelerator
The dairy industry is looking to discover and support emerging startups. Midwest Dairy research and innovation manager Sydney Herr says through a partnership with VentureFuel, Midwest Dairy is launching their […]
Cattle futures finish the week sharply higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher looking for additional direct business to develop. Boxed beef was higher during the session. April live cattle closed […]
Markets react negatively to EPA Renewable Fuel Standard announcement
A market analyst says grain markets were quick to react to announcements made during White House’s Great American Agriculture Celebration on Friday. “Immediately, the markets are down, they are not […]
Trump highlights new ag initiatives during White House event
President Donald Trump has rolled out a wide-ranging set of policy changes that he says are designed to provide relief and stability for farmers and ranchers. “I’m asking Congress to […]
Biodiesel industry pleased with historic RVO announcement
A member of the governing board of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the U.S. EPA’s announcement Friday of historic Renewable Volume Obligations exceeded industry expectations. “It’s even better than what […]