Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 2, 2025
Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.23 and 3/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $279.30, up $5.70Dec. soybean oil 50.44, up 2 pointsDec. […]
Missouri waives fees for special hay hauling permits through December
A special hauling permit is available to help Missouri farmers move hay, as needed, due to the expanding drought conditions. The Missouri Department of Transportation permit allows drivers to haul […]
Global trade turmoil puts pressure on U.S. soybean farmers
Officials with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) are optimistic that the Trump administration will follow through on promises to discuss soybean purchases with China. Andrew Larson, director of government relations, […]
CME cash dairy prices mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey unchanged at $0.64. Blocks up $0.02 at $1.7750. Nine sales were made from $1.7575 to $1.7750. Barrels […]
More details on emergency assistance for U.S. farmers expected soon
An ag lobbyist says U.S. farmers are expected to get help from the federal government to survive the tough farm economy. Randy Russell tells Brownfield there are many unknowns, and […]
NCGA president: farmers need solutions to crushing input expenses
The new president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers are feeling the pinch of rising input costs. “We’re trying to stay positive.” Jed Bower says fertilizer is the […]
Harvest speeds up in Ohio due to warm weather
A north central Ohio farmer says this year’s harvest has moved quickly due to recent warm and dry weather. Owen Niese says soybean yields have been variable. “I’ve noticed that planting […]
NCGA survey: Corn farmers see grim outlook for ag economy
A new survey from the National Corn Growers Association shows farmers remain concerned a long-term decline in the ag economy could negatively impact the industry. Krista Swanson, NCGA’s chief economist, […]
Debt-to-asset ratios worsen for farmers as interest costs climb
The vice president of data analysis with Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) says debt is expanding in the U.S. farm sector. Brad Zwilling tells Brownfield, “Debt was expected to […]
Midday cash livestock markets
Cash cattle country has been quiet on Thursday, but packer inquiry is expected to improve as the day progresses. Direct trade developed on Wednesday with a few deals in Nebraska […]