Without October cattle on feed data, economist says industry lacks insight for expansion strategies
An ag economist says the loss of the October Cattle on Feed report hits at a critical decision-making time for the industry. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says many producers […]
Bacon: U.S. needs to invest in trade programs to reclaim lost ag markets
A member of the House Ag Committee says increasing funding for trade promotion programs could help expand markets for U.S. commodities. “We want to open up more trade doors […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 27, 2025
Dec. corn $4.28 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $10.67 and 1/4, up 25 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $298.20, up $4.10Dec. soybean oil 50.77, up 50 pointsDec. […]
Soybeans climb as U.S. reaches trade framework with China
Soybeans were sharply higher on commercial and technical buying. The big source of support was the trade deal framework reached with China over the weekend. There are still a lot […]
Davenport farmer says southern rust and wind cut corn yields
Harvest has wrapped up for eastern Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt. “Fortunately, we finished up in mid-October. It was off from last year, but last year was an amazing year for […]
Farmer says Enlist program is boosting soybean performance in Nebraska
Nebraska farmer Grady Johnson says while harvest didn’t start as early as he would’ve liked, progress is picking up and yields are better than normal. He tells Brownfield the Enlist […]
Ohio soybean farmer wraps up harvest in record time thanks to warm, dry weather
A northwest Ohio farmer says warm and dry weather has helped the 2025 harvest season to progress rapidly. Justin Gravatt says he finished his soybean harvest in just nine days. “It […]
Iowa grower says high input costs could force changes to fertility plans
A south-central Iowa farmer says budgeting for 2026 expenses is going to be a difficult task. “Nitrogen and phosphorus are up again and that’s counter to what usually happens when […]
Quarter-million Iowans could lose food assistance amid federal shutdown
The Trump administration has announced SNAP benefits will not be circulated on November 1st if the partial government shutdown continues. Annette Hacker, chief communications and strategy officer with the Food […]
U.S. corn export inspections surge as Mexico, Colombia drive demand
U.S. corn export inspections continue to move out faster than last year’s pace. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending October 23rd were up solidly on the year, […]