Proposed rail merger puts focus on grain rates and service
An ag economist says there’s a lot at stake for the ag industry as two large railroads pursue a potential merger. Guy Allen with Kansas State University says the consolidation […]
USMCA renewal vital for corn farmers
A director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says this summer’s review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement is vital for agriculture. Southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben tells Brownfield, “Our number […]
Positive outlook for pork industry, despite challenges
The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says morale is high in the industry despite some challenges this spring. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian […]
Cool weather lingers over the eastern Corn Belt; warmer weather returning to much of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, lingering frost was noted early Friday in the Great Lakes region, mainly across Wisconsin and Michigan. Below-normal temperatures also cover the remainder of the Midwest, while […]
Much warmer days ahead; rains to return to the Heartland, centered on the southern Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in much of the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific […]
Farmer hopes for important updates in USMCA review
A Wisconsin dairy farmer is hoping this summer’s review of the USMCA trade deal will take care of the loopholes that allow unintended trade problems. Amber Horn-Leiterman tells Brownfield that […]
Craig: farm bill coalition at risk
The ranking member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the damage to the farm bill coalition in Congress could have lasting impacts on future farm bills. Angie Craig says […]
Soybeans, corn down, but above day’s lows, watching weather, crude oil
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Old crop export sales were a marketing year low at 5.2 million bushels and the trade’s waiting to see what happens […]
Cattle futures under pressure as boxed beef drops
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by technical selling and the sharply lower move in boxed beef. June live cattle closed $3.42 lower at $250.05 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 7, 2026
Jul. corn $4.67 and 1/2, down 1 centJul. soybeans $11.92 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $318.90, up $1.60Jul. soybean oil 74.15, down 87 pointsJul. Chicago wheat […]