Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 31, 2026
Sep. corn $5.15, up 3 centsSep. soybeans $12.75 and 1/4, down 1 centSep. soybean meal $334.60, down $3.60Sep. soybean oil 70.50, down 9 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $7.56 and 1/2, down […]
57% of U.S. corn, 58% of soybeans good to excellent
National crop condition ratings were mixed over the past week. Key U.S. growing areas continue to experience a wide range of weather, and at this stage of the season for […]
The wettest August in decades could impact Ohio harvest outlook this fall
A crop science professor at Ohio State University says record-breaking rainfall across the state could impact crop yields this fall. Alex Lindsey says some areas received up to15 inches of […]
Southwest Indiana farmer prepares for harvest as excess rainfall raises questions about crop potential
A southwest Indiana farmer says he’s about a week away from harvest. “We’re anxious to get out there and see what we really have,” he says. Ben Kron says crop […]
AGI’s new fertilizer blending technology benefiting farmers through increased retailer efficiency
The senior director of North America commercial sales for AGI says new technology is allowing for more efficient fertilizer blending at retail facilities. Karen Carmichael says AGI’s expanded BlendPro declining-weight […]
Huma – 2026 Farm Progress Show
The 2026 Farm Progress Show, which took place from September 1-3 in Boone, Iowa, is a great opportunity for agribusinesses to showcase their new products and practices to farmers and […]
Farm Progress Show to feature field demos, drone zone, and equipment unveilings
The Farm Progress Show is this week near Boone, Iowa. Farm Progress national events director Matt Jungmann says conditions are fit for field demonstrations. “We broke into the field demo […]
Corn export inspections continue to stand out
Corn export movement continues to make a strong push into the end of the marketing year. The USDA says that with just a few reporting days remaining in 2025/26, corn […]
Butter drops while nonfat dry milk jumps higher Monday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.7375. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.4825. No […]
ADM – 2026 Farm Progress Show
The 2026 Farm Progress Show, which took place from September 1-3 in Boone, Iowa, is a great opportunity for agribusinesses to showcase their new products and practices to farmers and […]