Farmer sentiment rebounds in the latest Ag Economy Barometer survey
The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment has rebounded for the first time in three months. Ag economist Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, […]
Soybeans, corn see more pressure from weather, crude oil
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term development weather looks favorable, including rain in some key growing areas, and crude oil was down sharply. The USDA’s national good […]
AFBF’s Duvall: farm economy ‘terrible’ as farmers face mounting financial pressure
The president of American Farm Bureau isn’t mincing words when it comes to the current struggles in agriculture. Zippy Duvall says farmers continue to face low commodity prices and high […]
Agronomist: Weather extremes have tested crops this season
An agronomist with BASF says it’s been a challenging growing season for many producers in the Western Corn Belt. Jeff Mueller says he’s calling it a rollercoaster year. “We’ve been […]
Market diversification key to record U.S exports
A pair of leaders with the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council say the organization’s checkoff funded work to expand markets is paying off. Mark Wilson, immediate past chair and Illinois […]
Volunteers critical to Farm Rescue’s mission
A leader with the non-profit Farm Rescue says more volunteers are needed as the organization continues to expand its efforts to aid farm and ranch families that are facing a […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 4, 2026
Sep. corn $4.42 and 1/4, down 7 centsSep. soybeans $11.58 and 3/4, down 15 centsSep. soybean meal $312.70, down $2.70Sep. soybean oil 68.20, down 59 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.38 and […]
NPPC defends support for Save Our Bacon Act
The president of the National Pork Producers Council says a fix for California’s Proposition 12 would provide long-term certainty for pork producers. “We can’t afford to raise pigs 50 different […]
Graves: a farm bill with year-round E15 would pass the House
U.S. Congressman from Missouri says he’s optimistic about a path forward for nationwide, year-round E15 in a farm bill. Chairman Boozman had previously said it wouldn’t be included, and the […]
Biofuel demand continues to drive soybean crush investment
Record U.S. EPA blending requirements for biodiesel and renewable diesel are fueling another round of soy crush expansion. Scott Gerlt with the American Soybean Association tells Brownfield “Biofuels production really […]