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Cattle futures move lower to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking and the weak cash business. It was another fairly light week of direct cash cattle business. Live deals […]
Wheat, soybeans, corn see more gains to end bullish week
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, seeing a solid week-to-week rise. Unknown destinations and China bought 226,000 tons and 182,000 tons, respectively, of 2026/27 U.S. soybeans ahead of […]
New Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association president ready to build relationships
The new president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says she’s ready to get to work advocating for the organization’s membership. Jenny Webb, who most recently served as the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 28, 2026
Sep. corn $5.12, up 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.76 and 1/4, up 19 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal $338.20, up $8.00Sep. soybean oil 70.59, up 259 pointsSep. Chicago wheat […]
Patience, preparation key for young farmers buying land
An ag real estate expert says young farmers need a long-term strategy when it comes to buying farmland. Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company says patience is key. “A typical […]
Using soil sampling to manage input costs
With margins tight, a north-central Iowa farmer says keeping input costs in check is critical. Joe Roberts, who raises corn, soybeans and cover crops in Belmond, says soil sampling plays […]
Central Plains drought takes toll on pasture, cattle herds
A rangeland forage specialist says some producers are culling their herds due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains. Mitch Stephenson with the University of Nebraska says limited feed […]