Cattle, hogs lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down with boxed beef lower during the session, waiting on direct business to develop. April live cattle closed $.32 lower […]
Michigan alliance pushes ‘smart trade’ as Trump targets Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge
A new alliance in Michigan is highlighting how trade inconsistencies have been detrimental for farmers. Mark Fisk with the Michigan Smart Trade Alliance says President Trump’s threats to block the […]
Soybeans see more support from demand talk, Brazil quality questions
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. The trade is watching weather in South America and waiting for more signs of another big round of demand from China. There’s […]
FFBT: Ag lender says farmers starting to rely on operating loans to cover expenses
An ag lender says some farmers are more reliant on operating loans to cover costs as they prepare for the upcoming growing season. Kent Burton with Indiana-based First Farmers Bank and Trust says working capital […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 12, 2026
Mar. corn $4.31 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $11.37 and 1/4, up 13 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $307.90, up $4.90Mar. soybean oil 57.54, up 49 pointsMar. […]
Biofuel backers await congressional framework on nationwide E15
Biofuel supporters are anxiously awaiting next steps as a congressional council discusses permanent nationwide E15 language. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield the E15 Rural Domestic Energy […]
National Cotton Council: U.S. Farmers plan fewer cotton acres in 2026
U.S. farmers are expected to plant fewer upland cotton acres this spring, due to lower prices. A recent grower survey from the National Cotton Council says farmers intend to plant […]
A mixed month for turkey hatchery numbers
The USDA’s latest turkey hatchery numbers are showing mixed supply signals. There were 24.322 million turkey eggs in incubation on February 1st, 2026, falling 5% from January 1st and 3% […]
After historic low bill count, Michigan Farm Bureau questions 2026 ag policy movement
A Michigan Farm Bureau lobbyist says it’s unclear how many ag issues can be addressed in Lansing during this legislative session. Rob Anderson tells Brownfield major policy efforts aren’t typical […]
Biofuels leader highlights growing international demand for U.S. ethanol
A biofuels market expert says global demand is keeping U.S. ethanol exports strong. Ron Lamberty with the American Coalition for Ethanol says clean fuel regulations in Canada have helped boost […]