Temps continue in a wide-range across the Heartland; needed moisture in the Southeast
Across the Corn Belt, chilly weather continues in the Great Lakes States. Meanwhile, spring-like warmth is edging into the southwestern Corn Belt, including much of Missouri and Nebraska, where Friday’s […]
Unseasonably mild across the Heartland; widespread drought relief ahead for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in parts of New York and much of New […]
Cash hogs lower as buyers step back late in the week
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on profit taking, watching direct cash cattle trade start to develop. April live was down $3.37 at $236.90 and […]
MDARD highlights Kalamazoo Valley’s ValleyHUB as blueprint for the Good Food for Michigan Project
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the ValleyHUB Food Hub at Kalamazoo Valley Community College serves as a model for the newly announced Good Food for Michigan Project. Director […]
A mixed end to a wide ranging session for soybean futures
Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak after a wide-ranging session. The trade is monitoring weather in South America, which looks mixed, but with a generally favorable pattern for harvest in parts […]
USDA forecasts food prices to rise 3% in 2026 amid shifting consumer tastes
USDA is expecting food prices to rise an additional three percent this year. Andrew Harig with the Food Industry Association says the weekly cost of groceries since 2020 has gone […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 26, 2026
Mar. corn $4.33 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $11.47 and 3/4, down 1/2 centMar. soybean meal $317.60, down 70 centsMar. soybean oil 61.29, up 103 pointsMar. Chicago […]
Equipment trade-ins could trigger higher tax bills for farmers in 2026
An ag attorney says farmers that plan to trade-in equipment this year could face a higher tax bill. Joe Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies says provisions included in the […]
Ag economist: EPA biofuel rule expected to weigh on corn and soybean prices
An ag economist says final Renewable Volume Obligations from the U.S. EPA are expected to have an immediate impact on commodity prices. Ben Brown tells Brownfield last summer’s proposal showed […]
Brazil expected to produce record soybean crop in 2026, analysts say it could pressure U.S. prices
Two analysts say rapid crop expansion in Brazil could impact U.S. soybean prices in 2026. Joana Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue University, says the country is expected to produce more than […]