Potential tariff hike could impact farm inputs, economist says
The Trump administration has indicated it could soon raise its global tariff from 10% to 15%. Ag economist Jim McCormick with Ag Market.Net says U.S. farmers and ranchers could feel […]
Some specialty crop assistance details are not clear yet
A state FSA director says the agency is getting questions about the specialty crop assistance that is part of the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Wisconsin state director Sandy Chalmers tells […]
Former ag secretary says tariffs threaten key export markets
A former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says many farmers are struggling financially due to federal trade policy. Dan Glickman tells Brownfield, “U.S. agriculture is very dependent on exports. We grow […]
Markets watching for trade developments ahead of Trump-Xi talks
An ag economist says agricultural markets are watching for potential trade signals ahead of an upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and China’s president. Greg McBride is the director of […]
Soil Testing and Balanced Nutrition Key as Farmers Seek Fertility Solutions at Commodity Classic
Farmers attending Commodity Classic were highly engaged on the trade show floor, asking questions and searching for practical solutions to help manage tight margins. Reid Abbott, Great Plains Regional Agronomist […]
GROWMARK to Commercialize SOYLEIC High-Oleic Soybeans
Growmark is entering the high oleic soybeans market, expecting to offer Soyleic varieties in 2027. Missouri Soybean’s Director of Licensing and Commercialization Bryan Stobaugh says it’s an ag innovation that’s […]
Soybeans, wheat close mixed as corn gives back some gains
Soybeans were mixed. Contracts were up early, supported by crude oil, but consolidated as crude moved down from the day’s highs. Crude oil did see support throughout much of the […]
Report shows modern crops, not farming practices improving Mississippi River, Gulf
A researcher says the Gulf of Mexico is getting less nitrogen fertilizer runoff from farm fields. Ecology and Environmental Sciences Professor Robert Howarth from Cornell University says large amounts of […]
Cattle futures sharply lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by the drop in the Dow and last week’s direct business. April live cattle closed $4.42 lower […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 9, 2026
May corn $4.53 and 3/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.96 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $313.50, down $3.70May soybean oil 66.10, down 48 pointsMay […]