Biofuels bring soybean sustainability
Many soybean farmers see biofuels as a major key to their sustainability. Illinois farmer Brady Holst, who also serves as a director with the Illinois Soybean Association, says demand from […]
Live cattle futures mixed watching direct business develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct cash business. February live cattle closed $.30 higher at $197.05 and April […]
Ag co-op, Landus, to layoff portion of its workforce
Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus has announced a round of layoffs within the company. In a statement to Brownfield, a Landus spokesperson said they recently cut less than 10% of their […]
More conservation practices will be rewarded by 45Z credit
An ag researcher says farmers can benefit the most if all conservation practices incentivized through the 45Z tax credit are in place. Michigan State University’s Bruno Basso tells Brownfield, “Ideally, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 21, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.90, up 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.67 and 1/4, up 33 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $311.00, up $13.80Mar. soybean oil […]
Continuing to monitor President Trump’s talk about tariffs
The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says he’s optimistic that President Trump’s tariff talk will remain just a bargaining tool. Mark Eisele ranches in Wyoming. “I’m hoping that […]
Soybeans strong with easing of China concerns
Soybeans were sharply higher on speculative and technical buying. The Trump administration says it is not applying any new tariffs to China, yet. It looks like recent talks between Presidents […]
Is another interest rate cut coming?
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the short-term. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “These measures of inflation directly impact most […]
Farming and ranching honorable pursuit
Commentary. I have said it many times: farming is not an easy life’s work and certainly not for the faint of heart. Farming can push you to your physical and […]
Lower number of layers impacts egg production
U.S. egg production declined during December. The USDA says 9.12 billion eggs were produced during the last month of 2024, falling 3% from December 2023, at least partially because of […]
