The State of Soy
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council chair Gail Donkers says agriculture is the second-largest industry in Minnesota, and she calls soybeans a critical piece of the state’s economy. She tells […]
USDA’s bigger 2025 corn crop surprises markets, pressures prices
Market analysts say USDA’s increase in the U.S. corn production for 2025 surprised corn futures in a negative way. Randy Martinson is with Martinson Ag Risk Management. “Everybody was running […]
Build your own GPS automatic steering system
Merrill, Wisconsin farmer Adam Igl says farmers can build their own auto-steer systems with some patience and some free software. The post Build your own GPS automatic steering system appeared […]
RFA says new corn numbers amplify need for year-round E15
An ethanol group leader says USDA’s new corn crop projections emphasize the need for nationwide year-round E15. Geoff Cooper is President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. He tells […]
Larger USDA production numbers push corn, soybeans lower
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA says 2025 production was 4.262 billion bushels, above most expectations, and ending stocks were up 60 million bushels to 350 […]
Farmers call latest supply and demand report a “gut punch”
A pair of farmers say the latest supply and demand report has dealt a fresh blow to an already fragile marketing environment. “Yeah, it was kind of a gut punch.” […]
Iowa Corn calls on legislature to maintain support for water quality programs
The Iowa Corn Growers Association is urging the state legislature to maintain funding for conservation programs. President Mark Mueller, who farms near Waverly, says water quality is a polarizing topic […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 12, 2026
Mar. corn $4.21 and 1/2, down 24 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.49, down 13 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $294.60, down $5.40Mar. soybean oil 50.27, up 58 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
MSUE: Realistic yield goals key to managing wheat inputs
Extension educators are highlighting wheat management decisions to help farmers get the most from their crop with limited margins. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington says scouting fields early and often […]
U.S. sorghum production soars
U.S. sorghum production was up sharply last year. The USDA says the 2025 sorghum crop of 436.825 million bushels was 27% more than in 2024 largely due to a significant […]