Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 25, 2026
Jul. corn $4.14 and 3/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.27 and 1/2, up 18 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $308.20, up $4.60Jul. soybean oil 70.81, up 135 pointsJul. […]
Red meat supplies shrink slightly as poultry grows
U.S. red meat supplies tightened during May. The USDA says there were 872.454 million pounds of red meat in the freezer at the end of last month, 1% below a […]
South Dakota’s five-year moratorium on cell-cultured protein takes effect July 1
South Dakota’s five-year moratorium on cell-cultured protein goes into effect on July 1. Governor Larry Rhoden says the move brought together ag groups, legislators, and stakeholders on both sides of […]
May red meat production falls on slower processing rates
Red meat production declined during May. The USDA says 4.103 billion pounds of mostly beef and pork were produced last month, falling 6% on the year. That was due to […]
Expansion of Illinois soybean processor set to spur demand
The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) says expansion of a central Illinois soybean processing facility is a win for the region’s farmers. Devin Mogler says […]
WinField: Adjuvants key to improving drone spray performance
A crop protection specialist says growers should consider adding adjuvants to tank mixes when using spray drones. Joe Vaillancourt, strategic marketing manager of adjuvants for WinField United, tells Brownfield, “As […]
U.S. hog inventory dips over past year
The U.S. hog herd is smaller than pre-report expectations. The USDA says the swine inventory on June 1st, 2026 was 73.664 million head, slightly below June 1st, 2025 when many […]
Young farmers can succeed despite challenges, Iowa producer says
A central Iowa farmer says breaking into agriculture isn’t easy for young producers, but it can be done. Corey Hillebo raises corn, soybeans, and wean to finish hogs in Polk […]
PRRS remains major hurdle for pork industry despite management advances
Pork producers continue to look for ways to mitigate swine disease threats. Iowa State University Extension swine field specialist Colin Johnson says there are many management strategies for viruses like […]
Mosaic maintains support for phosphate countervailing duties
The vice president of public affairs with The Mosaic Company says current countervailing duties on Moroccan and Russian fertilizers are critical to U.S. phosphate production. Ben Pratt tells Brownfield, “We […]