Next step in milk marketing order change should help farmers
Dairy farmers have expressed concerns about the new and much higher make allowance deductions from milk checks that resulted from the USDA’s federal milk marketing order hearing, but an economist […]
Farmers advised to set price floors as USDA prepares new supply and demand outlook
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says Friday’s release of the USDA’s November supply and demand report is likely to lead to volatility in the market. Brian Basting says a […]
RFA CEO: narrow window remains for Congress to approve year-round E15
Congress would have a very narrow window to pass nationwide E15 legislation this year if the government shutdown ends soon. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says he remains optimistic. […]
Soybeans higher on short covering, corn and wheat mixed ahead of key USDA data
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade’s getting ready for Friday’s USDA numbers, expecting cuts to soybean yield and production. The market seems to have dialed […]
Cattle futures and lean hogs closed lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, waiting for widespread direct trade to get underway. December live was down $1.92 at $225.27 and February […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 12, 2025
Dec. corn $4.35 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.33 and 3/4, up 6 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $321.00, up $4.10Dec. soybean oil 50.62, down 48 pointsDec. […]
Equipment specialist expects more used machinery to hit the market
An equipment specialist says he expects more used machinery to come to market the next few months. Tim Meyer is a sales representative with Sullivan Auctioneers. “We’ve seen a lot […]
Favorable crop yields in southeast Iowa, farmer says
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says his 2025 harvest was near his five-year average. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield, “Lot of 225 to 250 bushel corn on our farm, so you […]
Fast harvest in central Iowa
A central Iowa farmer says he was pleasantly surprised by the pace of this year’s harvest season. Morey Hill raises corn and soybeans near Madrid. “I thought from all the […]
Hemp growers urge lawmakers to fix regulations instead of ending industry
A pair of Illinois hemp growers say legislation included in the Senate bill to reopen the federal government would erase a multi-billion-dollar industry. “If they sign that bill into law, […]