U.S. regaining ground in global ag markets, USDA says
USDA’s Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs says new trade strategies are helping expand market access for America’s farmers and ranchers. Luke Lindbergsays increasing ag exports is critical. […]
Early Summer-like weather for most; an active pattern for parts of the Plains, Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, general warmth prevails between weather systems, although chilly conditions are lurking across North Dakota and the upper Great Lakes region. Parts of the upper Midwest, including […]
An active (wet) pattern to continue across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the U.S. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to an […]
Ethanol helps a Wisconsin farmer make up for low corn prices
A Wisconsin farmer says the low prices paid for corn are less painful thanks to ethanol production. Cal Dalton farms near Endeavor, Wisconsin, and tells Brownfield he’s one of more […]
U.S.-Iran ceasefire does little for fertilizer availability, prices
A market specialist says the ceasefire in the Iran-U.S. conflict will not quickly change fertilizer availability or prices. Josh Linville with Stone X Group tells Brownfield it will take a […]
Cattle futures finish the week higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher watching direct business develop. June live cattle closed $2 higher at $240.20 and August live cattle closed $1.40 higher […]
Greer: U.S. and China relationship is stable
The U.S. Trade Representative says the U.S. is working to strengthen bilateral trade with China. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says the relationship is holding steady. “We have to protect our national security, and we have […]
Soybeans up Friday, higher on week, with help from bean meal
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, cementing a higher weekly finish. Crush margins are solid, and there was spillover from bean meal, which was up on aggressive spread […]
Black vulture permits available to Illinois livestock producers
The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says instances of black vulture predation of livestock are on the rise. Tasha Bunting says issues […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 10, 2026
May corn $4.41, down 3 centsMay soybeans $11.75 and 3/4, up 10 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $331.80, up $14.20May soybean oil 67.09, down 61 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.71, down […]