Why E15 is missing from latest farm bill
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to begin markup of a new five-year farm bill Monday afternoon, but year-round E15 won’t be mentioned. “Not our jurisdiction, that’s Energy and […]
Another mild period ahead for the Heartland; a seasonally active weather to continue for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the south-central and southwestern U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- […]
Another mild period ahead for the Heartland; seasonally active weather to continue for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the south-central and southwestern U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- […]
An early-Springlike storm & a wide-range of weather for some; for most, windy & colder
Across the Corn Belt, snow and gusty winds linger across the upper Midwest, primarily from Iowa northeastward. Meanwhile, showers in the eastern Corn Belt are gradually ending, following Wednesday’s outbreak […]
Live cattle mixed, feeders lower ahead of On Feed numbers from the USDA
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were down waiting on the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. April live cattle […]
Wheat, soybeans see gains after USDA Ag Outlook Forum numbers
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, along with the gains in soybean and crude oils. Overnight rainfall in Argentina was generally better than expected, with more in […]
Ag economist expects cattle markets to face another year of volatility
A livestock economist says he anticipates another volatile year in the cattle markets. Derrell Peel with Oklahoma State University says the futures market will likely overreact when the U.S. resumes […]
“Incredibly difficult time”: Minnesota lawmakers address growing farm struggles
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee held its first hearing of the 2026 Legislative Session this week. Chair Aric Putnam, a Democrat from St. Cloud, said farm […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 19, 2026
Mar. corn $4.25 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans $11.41, up 7 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $304.80, up 90 centsMar. soybean oil 59.68, up 109 pointsMar. Chicago […]
Nearly 300,000 acres burned in Central Plains
The executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association says several producers are picking up the pieces after a devastating wildfire this week. Michael Kelsey says the Ranger Road fire […]