Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 4, 2026
Sep. corn $4.42 and 1/4, down 7 centsSep. soybeans $11.58 and 3/4, down 15 centsSep. soybean meal $312.70, down $2.70Sep. soybean oil 68.20, down 59 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.38 and […]
NPPC defends support for Save Our Bacon Act
The president of the National Pork Producers Council says a fix for California’s Proposition 12 would provide long-term certainty for pork producers. “We can’t afford to raise pigs 50 different […]
Graves: a farm bill with year-round E15 would pass the House
U.S. Congressman from Missouri says he’s optimistic about a path forward for nationwide, year-round E15 in a farm bill. Chairman Boozman had previously said it wouldn’t be included, and the […]
Biofuel demand continues to drive soybean crush investment
Record U.S. EPA blending requirements for biodiesel and renewable diesel are fueling another round of soy crush expansion. Scott Gerlt with the American Soybean Association tells Brownfield “Biofuels production really […]
Boozman: SNAP changes give states more time
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says delaying state cost-sharing requirements for the nutrition program by one year helped reach a compromise on the draft farm bill. John […]
The timing of the border reopening matters
An ag economist says the timing of the border reopening to live cattle imports from Mexico matters. Charley Martinez, director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management says the […]
Heat impacts some corn pollination in MO, rain good for the beans
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says some corn didn’t fully pollinate during the hot July weather. Ben Brown tells Brownfield he recently met with farmers in northeast […]
Pork producers face hurdles to herd growth
An ag economist says inflation and regulatory uncertainty continue to limit expansion in the pork industry. Matt Erickson with Terrain tells Brownfield expenses have moved higher each year since 2020. […]
Drought pushes Kansas wheat production near historic low
Kansas could harvest its smallest wheat crop since the 1960s. Southwest Kansas farmer Gary Millershaski says the total hasn’t been finalized, but the results so far are shocking. “We […]
Ohio State economist warns new Canadian tariffs could increase trade uncertainty
An ag economist says the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs could have long-term implications for U.S. agricultural trade with Canada. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University says the Section 338 tariffs are […]