Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 3, 2025
Dec. corn $4.34 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, up 19 centsDec. soybean meal $320.80, down 80 centsDec. soybean oil 49.84, up 116 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Cattle futures were sharply higher and lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by oversold signals, the tight supply of market ready numbers, and the midday gains in boxed […]
Southwest Ohio farmer says drought and disease cut into 2025 yields
A southwest Ohio farmer says drought and disease cut into his 2025 yields. Eric Tipton tells Brownfield, “With the rain that we were getting in late July, I think there was […]
McHargue says soybean sector could be “turning the corner”
The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic about the future of the soybean industry. Mark McHargue says it’s trending in the right direction. “With some of these […]
Central Illinois farmer says 2025 harvest was fast and furious
A central Illinois farmer says the 2025 harvest season was fast and furious. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, tells Brownfield, “Most of the corn came […]
Intense rainfall events rising even as overall U.S. precipitation declines
New analysis from AccuWeather finds annual precipitation in the U.S. has slightly declined overall, but events are more intense during the growing season. Senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok tells Brownfield the […]
China trade framework leaves some unanswered questions
A marketing advisor says President Trump’s announcement about trade with China is encouraging but the planned soybean sales are not what they used to be. “The plan is 25 million […]
Wisconsin FFA members win at national convention
Some Wisconsin individuals and chapters brought home awards from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. First, The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural […]
Northwest Indiana farmer says harvest 2025 nearing completion
A northwest Indiana farmer says she expects to wrap up the 2025 harvest season by mid-November. Denise Scarborough raises corn, seed corn, soybeans, and wheat in LaPorte County and says yields […]
Drought forcing Illinois cattle producers to feed more harvested forages
An extension beef specialist with the University of Illinois says the ongoing drought has had a significant impact on the state’s pastures. Travis Meteer says the early growing season brought […]