KY farmer to Trump: prioritize U.S. soybeans
The American Soybean Association is asking President Donald Trump to prioritize soybeans as the U.S. and China negotiate a new trade deal. In a letter to the president, Cabinet leaders […]
Grain farmers see lowest earnings over the last decade in 2024
A farm business management analyst says grain farmers had some of the lowest earnings in over a decade in 2024. Brad Zwilling with the University of Illinois says margins were […]
Soybeans, corn drift lower, watching weather
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating held, and development is close to normal, but some areas need rain to meet the USDA’s […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 19, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.79 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.13, down 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $287.40, up $7.00Sep. soybean oil […]
Cattle market risk and reward
A crop and livestock producer from northwest Iowa sees risk and opportunity in the cattle market. Jolene Riessen grows corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and runs a custom feedlot near Ida Grove. […]
Is there a large U.S. crop out there?
The USDA is forecasting record corn production and high soybean yields, but an ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says he’s not sure it’s going to happen. In Missouri, […]
Lack of China purchases will affect Northern Plains farmers
A market analyst says a lack of demand of U.S. soybeans from China is going to slow down grain movement in the Northern Plains this fall. “It’s going to cause […]
Ethanol export opportunities promising
The president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board says they are seeking new markets to help increase demand for producers. Ralph Lents tells Brownfield farmers need trade certainty. “We’ve got […]
Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine working to address growing needs
The dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says building a strong pipeline of veterinarians is crucial to meeting the growing needs of farmers and ranchers. Dr. Bret Marsh […]
Red crown rot detections increasing
The agronomy education lead at Beck’s Hybrids says more cases of suspected red crown rot are popping up in Illinois this year. Matt Montgomery says more farmers are closely examining […]
