“Bids were getting hit”: Minnesota farmer seizes March marketing window
A Minnesota farmer says he capitalized on the March runup in corn and soybean prices. Nick Peterson of Clear Lake tells Brownfield. “We had quite a few bids getting hit, […]
One Wisconsin SAF bill passes, another fails
One of the two bills in the Wisconsin legislature designed to promote sustainable aviation fuel production has been signed into law. Monday, Governor Tony Evers signed AB619 known as the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 7, 2026
May corn $4.49, down 5 centsMay soybeans $11.58 and 1/4, down 8 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $311.80, down $4.80May soybean oil 69.72, down 23 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.98, up […]
Pork leaders urge support for Prop 12 fix in farm bill
The National Pork Producers Council is urging people to contact federal lawmakers to support the Proposition 12 fix in the farm bill. Keri Retallick with the Wisconsin Pork Association says, […]
Ag groups urge ITC to reconsider fertilizer duties
Some ag groups say removing tariffs on fertilizer products could increase competition and help lower prices for farmers. National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower says countervailing duties on phosphate […]
RFA: U.S. set E15 sales record in 2025
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says E15 sales in the U.S. hit record levels in 2025. Scott Richman says total sales topped 1.52 billion gallons, which was […]
Vietnam signs MOU with Ohio farmers to help expand U.S. soybean exports
Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture has signed a commitment to increase purchases of U.S. soybeans. Kirk Merritt, executive director of the Ohio Soybean Council, says the recently signed a memorandum of […]
Rising input costs push some Ohio farmers to plant more soybeans in 2026
A pair of Ohio farmers say higher input prices ahead of the 2026 crop year have changed their spring planting intentions. Shelby County farmer Patty Mann tells Brownfield they’re going […]
Illinois farmland values show stability in 2025
An official with the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says farmland values across the state were mostly even in 2025. Luke Worrell, who co-owns Worrell Land […]
Cold, wet forecast signals caution for Nebraska farmers
A Nebraska-based agronomist says farmers shouldn’t rush into planting. Trey Stephens with Beck’s says unseasonably warm temperatures don’t mean conditions are right. “We were dry for awhile there, so I […]