Soybeans see gains, focused on potential demand from China
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. The USDA made no changes to U.S. ending stocks, while raising production for Brazil to 180 million tons, still just short of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 10, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 3/4, unchangedMar. soybeans $11.22 and 1/2, up 11 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $300.80, up $3.00Mar. soybean oil 57.27, up 58 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.28 and […]
Minnesota ag officials see uptick in farmers seeking mental health support
This can be a particularly difficult time for farmers’ mental health. Tracie Rutherford Self is a mental health specialist with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. She says tax season can […]
Right-to-repair bill being considered in South Dakota Legislature
A right to repair bill that’s been introduced in the South Dakota Legislature would allow farmers to make their own repairs to ag equipment. Mitch Richter, the lobbyist for South […]
MSU Extension highlights price protection options for wheat growers
A farm business management educator says local marketing resources can help farmers buffer expected disparities in the wheat market. Jon LaPorte with Michigan State University Extension says wheat prices are […]
Solar fuels nearly entire farm for southern Minnesota producer
A farmer in southeastern Minnesota is harnessing the power of the sun. Dale Stevermer grows corn, soybeans, oats, and has a 2,000 head custom finishing hog operation near Easton. He […]
Ag economist: year-round E15 approval first step in expanding corn biofuels market
Ag economist Scott Irwin with the University of Illinois says passing legislation for year-round E15 is just one of several hurdles to overcome in expanding the corn-based biofuels market. “It’s […]
Cotton, ending stocks see month-to-month gains
The USDA increased its domestic cotton and rice ending stocks estimates. U.S. cotton ending stocks are now seen at 4.4 million bales, up 200,000 from January due to a cut […]
MSU anaerobic digestion expert weighs in on USDA funding pause
The USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Services administrator has paused biodigester and controlled environmental agriculture project approvals as part of an internal review. Michigan State University Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center […]
Used machinery prices stabilize as auction demand stays strong
An auction specialist says used machinery demand remains strong. Sam Harper, an associate broker and equipment independent sales rep with Big Iron Auctions, says low commodity prices haven’t slowed down […]