Ag finance specialist urges farmers to pair agronomic and economic plans for 2026 profitability
An ag finance specialist recommends a comprehensive plan as farmers aspire to be profitable in 2026. “Blending an agronomic plan with an economic plan.” John Maman with Nutrien Ag Solutions […]
A lower finish for soybeans, corn and wheat were mixed
Soybeans ended the day modestly lower on technical selling with the January contract down 4 and 1/2 cents to $10.58 and 3/4. Soybeans started the day higher, but couldn’t hold […]
Gratiot County farmer reflects on severe drought conditions in mid-Michigan
A mid-Michigan farmer says this fall was the driest in more than a decade in his area. Gratiot County’s John Peck tells Brownfield rain in the middle of harvest didn’t […]
Cash dairy prices steady Friday at the CME
*This updates a previous report from earlier. Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged in light trading Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.73. One sale was recorded At that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3350. No sales were recorded. Cheese […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 26, 2025
Mar. corn $4.50, down 1 centJan. soybeans $10.58 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $303.70, down $1.00Jan soybean oil 48.72, down 31 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.19, down […]
No CME cash dairy trading Friday
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange had limited trading activity Friday following the Christmas holiday, and cash dairy trading isn’t scheduled to resume until after 5:00 pm Friday. Prices were mostly higher Wednesday […]
Mellenthin elected to USB Executive Committee
A Wisconsin farmer is now part of the United Soybean Board Executive Committee. Tony Mellenthin, wife Katie, and their family farm near Eau Galle. As a member of the executive […]
MDARD Director highlights efforts to improve food access and supply chain reliability
The director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says investing in projects that provide solutions to food supply chain gaps has been a priority in 2025. Tim Boring […]
Sorghum clinical trial targets blood sugar, inflammation, and gut health
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently launched the first human clinical trial to examine how sorghum could improve a person’s health. Norma Ritz-Johnson, executive director of the United Sorghum […]
Nebraska woman charged in $1.24 million cattle fraud
A western Nebraska woman has been charged with fraudulently purchasing more than $1 million worth of cattle from a local sale barn. According to court documents, Amanda Gentry allegedly bought […]