Winter Storm Fern sends ethanol production to multi-year low
U.S. ethanol production plunged last week as the Midwest was hit hard by Winter Storm Fern. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 956,000 barrels per day, the lowest […]
Rate cuts expected to drive pastureland demand in 2026
A real estate appraiser says lower interest rates could spark more demand for pastureland in 2026. Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican has more from Buffalo Bill and Farm and Ranch Expo in […]
China’s bigger soy appetite, South American corn issues could stir markets
Rallying points. Market analyst Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says China is reportedly upping its U.S. soybean import commitment. “Sounds like China is committing to instead of the 12 […]
Farmers should expect delays in ARC and PLC signups due to program changes
The vice president of crop insurance with Farm Credit Illinois says farmers should expect delays in signing up for farm safety net programs this year. Lee Waters says changes to […]
2nd annual Ringside for Riley event raises more than $20,000 for Riley Hospital for Children
A twelve-year-old from Alexandra, Indiana has partnered with her state beef association to raise more than $20,000 for pediatric heart patients. Cadley Boocher says Ringside for Riley is designed to […]
Current state of the ag economy leads to lower sentiment in this month’s Ag Economy Barometer
An ag economist says a weakening ag economy led to a decline in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says more than […]
Cash dairy prices up Wednesday at CME
Cash dairy prices were up Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0200 at $0.7250. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0225 at $1.4275. Sixteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.39 to $1.4375. Cheese barrels were up $0.0300 at $1.44. No sales were recorded at that price. Butter […]
Ag leaders: ag at a turning point
A bipartisan group of former farm leaders, commodity group executives and USDA officials are warning Congress the U.S. farm economy is in serious trouble. In a letter to the four […]
Soybean prices jump after Trump says China could buy more U.S. soybeans
The soybean markets moved higher after President Trump posted on social media China might more buy more ag products, including 20 million tons of soybeans in the current marketing year. […]
Bunge says Viterra merger has positioned the company for strong growth in 2026
A Missouri-based agribusiness says last year’s merger with Viterra is helping the company grow its global footprint. Bunge CEO Greg Heckman says the company is better positioned to connect with farmers in the world’s largest production areas. “We […]