USDA reports solid December beef, pork demand
Beef and pork demand continues to be solid. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the start of 2026 was down 3% from the start of 2025 at […]
Climatologist: subzero temperatures to stall spring thaw, coldest in 30 years
A state climatologist says Winter Storm Fern’s negative temperatures will be the coldest in more than 30 years for many areas and prolong a spring thaw. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says ice coverage […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 23, 2026
Mar. corn $4.30 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $10.67 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $299.90, up $3.70Mar. soybean oil 53.99, up 21 pointsMar. […]
Ag economist: U.S. soybean prices likely to stay under pressure in 2026
An ag economist at Ohio State University says soybean prices could continue to be impacted this year by Brazil. Ian Sheldon says the lost market share is problematic. “Even with the […]
Farmer voices matter: ICGA focused on growing domestic demand for corn in 2026
The new president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association says growing domestic corn demand remains a top priority for the organization in 2026. Clinton County farmer Alan Dunn tells Brownfield, […]
Time running out to apply for Wisconsin crop insurance rebates
Farmers in Wisconsin are running out of time to apply for the state’s crop insurance premium rebates. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says the rebate helps incentivize […]
Indiana lawmakers advance fallback checkoff legislation for soybean and pork producers
Recently introduced legislation in the Indiana General Assembly could help provide a safety net for two state commodity organizations. Central Indiana farmer David Hardin says Senate Bill 55 would create […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau hopes Legislature finishes ag bills in time
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s government relations director Jason Mugnaini says several state bills would benefit farmers if the Legislature can pass them before the session ends. He tells Brownfield, “Things like […]
December cattle marketings up 2% on year, placements dip 5%
Cattle marketings rose last month, driven by aggressive packer demand and tightening supplies. The USDA says December 2025 marketings were up 2% from a year earlier at 1.773 million head, […]
Industry leaders say dicamba delays make spring planning difficult for farmers
The president and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association says the status of over-the-top dicamba use remains uncertain for 2026. “I’m hopeful that we’ll get an answer on that sooner […]