Soybeans, corn see more support from crude oil
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was more spillover from crude oil as beans watch Brazil’s harvest and wait for details on U.S./China trade talks, which are […]
Marketing struggles persist even as soybean prices improve
Recent strength in soybean prices has sparked some farmer selling. Brad Kluver farms near Northfield in southern Minnesota and tells Brownfield marketing has been tricky since harvest. “We probably stored […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 19, 2026
May corn $4.69 and 3/4, up 6 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans $11.68 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $332.50, up $10.80May soybean oil 65.41, down 12 pointsMay […]
Corn growers pushing for more support for lock improvements
The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says continuing to fund upgrades on America’s inland waterway system is vital for agriculture. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says […]
Crop Protection Network: soybean disease losses among lowest in 30 years
Crop Production Network researchers estimate soybean diseases reduced yields by about five percent last year. Plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “It’s really critical to identify our plant disease issues.” “If we […]
Don Roose: soybean rally to pull acres away from corn in 2026
The president of U.S. Commodities expects U.S. corn acreage to be down 4 to 5 million acres in 2026. Don Roose tells Brownfield market signals favor soybeans more compared to […]
Frustration builds as year-round E15 faces continued roadblocks, Ernst says
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is voicing frustration over prolonged delays in federal approval of year-round E15, calling the policy a win-win for both farmers and consumers. “Especially as we see […]
Debate continues over Nebraska brand law revisions
The Nebraska Legislature’s Ag Committee is working to the state’s century-old brand law on Thursday. During a hearing on Thursday, Chairman Barry Dekay says lawmakers aren’t considering eliminating branding. “If […]
USDA: February red meat production down 2% on year
Commercial red meat production in the U.S. during February 2026 was 4.145 billion pounds. The USDA says that was 2% less than last year because a decline in cattle and […]
Spring prep slowed by snowstorm
A western Wisconsin farmer says preparations for spring are going well, despite last weekend’s blizzard. Shane Goplin says, “With two feet of snow, that kind of puts a delay in […]