Milk futures up, cash dairy steady to higher at midweek
Milk futures closed higher and cash dairy finished steady to higher Wednesday. January Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 13 cents higher at $15.35. February up […]
Soybeans recover some losses as corn gives back some gains
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade continues to monitor the mostly favorable crop weather in South America. CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil is out […]
USDA partners with Michigan State University to centralize new farmer resources
USDA and Michigan State University Extension are launching new resources for beginning farmers. Michigan State University Extension Educator Jon LaPorte tells Brownfield, “We’ve been focusing on centralizing all of our […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 10, 2025
Mar. corn $4.44 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.91 and 1/4, up 4 centsJan. soybean meal $301.20, down 10 centsJan soybean oil 51.09, up 7 pointsMar. Chicago […]
Why Gratitude Matters: Reflections From the Deer Stand and the Farm This Holiday Season
Commentary. Each year during the holiday season, I sit down and make a list of things for which I am truly thankful. Some entries never change—deep and meaningful friendships, a […]
October soybean crush, corn for ethanol numbers rise on month, year
The USDA says October 2025 soybean crush and corn for ethanol numbers were strong. Those were both linked to processors taking advantage of new crop supplies, while enjoying good margins […]
IATP: USMCA review an opportunity to strengthen the North American food supply chain
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement should focus on implementing long-term strategies to help strengthen the food supply chain. Karen Hansen-Kuhn […]
USDA launches regenerative agriculture pilot program to help improve soil health and strengthen the food supply chain
The USDA has announced a $700 million regenerative agriculture pilot program to help farmers improve soil health and strengthen the food supply chain. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the initiative is […]
E15 support grows, petroleum industry rejoins push
The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says more political support is being thrown behind nationwide, year-round E15. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says Illinois Governor J.B. […]
Big week-to-week differences in broiler sets, placements
Broiler hatchery numbers were widely mixed over the past week. The USDA says 247.678 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 4.049 million on the week, at least partially […]