Cautious optimism lifts soybeans amid trade aid hopes
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans remain cautiously optimistic about the prospect of a trade aid announcement this week and the end of month tariff talks […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 7, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.22, up 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $276.90, down 20 centsDec. soybean oil 51.04, up 66 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.06 […]
Rep. Budzinski: Farmers face added uncertainty as USDA support pauses in shutdown
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the partial shutdown of the federal government is compounding already uncertain times for farmers. Illinois Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says members […]
Farmers becoming less optimistic about future of the ag economy
The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers continue to be concerned about the ag economy. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says the survey was […]
Illinois farmer preps for wheat planting as double-crop beans struggle
A southeastern Illinois farmer says he’s concerned about the double-crop soybeans he planted this summer following wheat harvest. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, says the late-season drought has […]
Early nutrition and hydration key to preventing calf stress, vet says
A veterinarian says farmers need to take some simple steps to prevent calf stress. Dr. Tom Earlywine with Purina Land ‘O Lakes tells Brownfield calves, especially those born on dairy […]
Government shutdown leaves farmers without critical market data
The chief economist at Indiana Farm Bureau says the partial government shutdown is impacting key USDA data that farmers rely on. Todd Davis says a lack of an October supply […]
Nebraska farmer weighing timeline for fertilizer purchases
An eastern Nebraska farmer says purchasing fertilizer is becoming extremely difficult due to volatility in the markets. Mitch Oswald says cost of production is increasing. “We’re going to have […]
Bayer partners with Cornfed Farms in Iowa for U.S. debut of Forward Farming
A Bayer global initiative that connects select famers with resources to advance innovative agricultural practices has come to the U.S. Brian Naber with Bayer CropScience says Forward Farming is a […]
Energy Wise
Saving energy on the farm. Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale utility customers have a long history of supporting ag producers beyond just energy delivery. In this Managing For […]