Cattle producer says voluntary labeling is a better option than mandatory COOL
The president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says mandatory Country of Origin Labeling isn’t the answer. Southeast Missouri cattle producer Jeff says, “We don’t need the government stepping in and taking an idea and manipulating it as something […]
PTx showcases breakthrough in seed orientation
A breakthrough in seed orientation. Caleb Schleder, North American director of marketing with PTx, says it was once thought that achieving ideal seed orientation at scale when planting corn was […]
E15 left out of funding bills, Grassley says action likely in February
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests it will be at least a month before Congress attempts to pass year-round E15. During a call with ag reporters Thursday, the Iowa Republican told […]
USDA looks to modernize acreage reporting using farm-generated data
USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the department will be taking steps to modernize and streamline its acreage reporting process. Richard Fordyce says while the traditional system –like […]
Indiana corn and soybean farmers outline top policy priorities with state legislators
Indiana corn and soybean farmers are meeting with their state legislators to outline this year’s policy priorities. Sarah Simpson, senior director of public policy and industry affairs for the Indiana […]
Biofuels industry eyes 2026 rebound after ‘horrific’ 2025
After a challenging 2025, the U.S. biofuels industry has optimism for 2026. “2025 was horrific for biodiesel,” says Monte Shaw with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. He tells Brownfield that’s […]
Soybeans climb, helped out by a higher move in bean oil
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. There are chances for hotter, drier weather in portions of South America over the near term, potentially expanding later in the […]
Soybeans climb, helped out by a higher move in bean oil
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. There are chances for hotter, drier weather in portions of South America over the near term, potentially expanding later in the […]
Cattle, hog futures close higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were higher, with boxed beef up at midday, waiting for the week’s direct business. There was also ongoing position squaring […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 21, 2026
Mar. corn $4.21 and 3/4, down 2 centsMar. soybeans $10.64 and 1/2, up 11 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $291.40, down 20 centsMar. soybean oil 54.01, up 145 pointsMar. Chicago […]