Cover crop adoption still driven by payments, but agronomic benefits growing
Farmers are looking for cover crop benefits beyond soil health and water management. Midwestern BioAg CEO Gaji Balakaneshan says in many cases, growers only use cover crops because they’re paid […]
Soybean prices climb on U.S.-China deal hopes
The chief commodities economist with Stone X Group says the details of any trade framework between the U.S. and China remain unclear ahead of this week’s meeting. But Arlan Suderman […]
Soybeans hit one-year highs on China trade hopes
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, with the most active months hitting more than one-year highs. Beans have another round of support tied to the trade deal framework […]
Charcoal rot among key challenges for Upper Midwest soybean growers in 2025
Growers in the Upper Midwest dealt with several soybean diseases this year. Stine Seed agronomist Susan Hart covers Minnesota and the Dakotas and says harsh spring conditions made crops vulnerable. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 28, 2025
Dec. corn $4.32, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.78 and 1/4, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal $306.50, up $8.30Dec. soybean oil 50.26, down 51 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.29, up […]
FFA members flood Indianapolis for 98th annual National FFA Convention
The 98th annual National FFA Convention is officially underway. National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Illinois tells Brownfield this week is an opportunity for members to make an impact. “Lean into the […]
ADM and Alltech partner to expand livestock nutrition solutions
ADM and Alltech have signed a definitive agreement to launch a North American animal feed joint venture. Brad Dalke, ADM’s vice president of animal nutrition, says the partnership will help […]
Mixed yields and a fast pace for harvest in south central Illinois
The branch manager of a local cooperative says the harvest has progressed quickly in south-central Illinois. Travis Gillett, who oversees Effingham Equity’s Alma branch in Marion County, says yield results […]
Growing international markets expected to drive U.S. ethanol exports
The chairman of the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council says the ethanol export outlook is positive. “We see that as having the fastest, biggest potential of moving corn.” Mark Wilson, […]
Soybean prices surge to 13-month highs on optimism over U.S.-China talks
Soybean futures are at new highs as the market responds to reports China and the U.S. are closing in on a trade deal. Market analyst Angie Setzer with Consus Ag […]