Eastern Iowa corn yields swing widely amid weather and disease pressures
Many corn farmers are seeing large yield swings this harvest. Dalton Webster, an agronomic service representative with Syngenta, says weather and disease pressure were major factors in eastern Iowa. “Absolutely […]
HPAI hits Allegan County commercial flock
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in Allegan County. The state says the commercial flock is the county’s second this fall, and […]
Seven new cases of HPAI confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana
Seven new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been detected on […]
President Trump calls on DOJ to investigate the meatpacking industry over concerns about beef prices
President Trump remains focused on beef prices and has called on the Department of Justice to investigate potential anticompetitive practices in the meatpacking industry. In an announcement on Truth Social […]
Chinese researchers accused of smuggling nematode material in conspiracy case
A U.S. Attorney has charged three research scholars from the People’s Republic of China for conspiracy to smuggle biological materials into the United States as part of ongoing investigations at […]
Cattle futures bounce back to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were oversold. December live cattle closed $2.57 higher at $221.35 and February live cattle closed $3.00 higher at $219.75. January feeder […]
Beef specialists say bull genetics critical to rebuilding cattle herd
A University of Illinois beef specialist says bull genetics will be key in rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd. Travis Meteer, who manages the Illinois Performance-Tested Bull Sale held every February […]
Fertilizer expert: Fall supply concerns loom for nitrogen and phosphate
A fertilizer market advisor says farmers should be in for a good fall application season but there are concerns about nitrogen and phosphate supplies. Josh Linville with StoneX tells Brownfield […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 7, 2025
Dec. corn $4.27 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.17, up 9 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $317.10, up $4.40Dec. soybean oil 49.68, up 33 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
China’s soybean purchases boost U.S. prices as market eyes South America
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, ending a wide-ranging week with modest gains. There was another round of support from the underlying optimism about the trade framework with […]