Cattle futures and lean hogs close lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures fell sharply, pressured by the recent wholesale and direct cash price action. Feeders had at least a little bit of […]
Iowa farmer calls on Congress to finish new farm bill as 2018 extension expires
The latest extension of the 2018 farm bill expired as the calendar switched to October. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton, who serves as the secretary for the American Soybean Association, […]
Soybeans rebound on short covering and trade hopes – corn, wheat also up
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, bouncing back after some early mixed activity. The trade is monitoring the U.S. harvest, expecting good progress, and watching planting activity […]
Low soybean prices leave farmers with tough choices this harvest
Low prices are leaving many soybean farmers unsure how to handle the bushels being harvested this fall. Harmon Wilts farms in west-central Minnesota. “It’s as tough as I’ve ever seen […]
Highly variable corn and soybean yields
A southern Indiana farmer says corn and soybean yields have been inconsistent this harvest season. Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “They’re all over the place. It’s been a long time since […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 2, 2025
Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.23 and 3/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $279.30, up $5.70Dec. soybean oil 50.44, up 2 pointsDec. […]
Missouri waives fees for special hay hauling permits through December
A special hauling permit is available to help Missouri farmers move hay, as needed, due to the expanding drought conditions. The Missouri Department of Transportation permit allows drivers to haul […]
Global trade turmoil puts pressure on U.S. soybean farmers
Officials with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) are optimistic that the Trump administration will follow through on promises to discuss soybean purchases with China. Andrew Larson, director of government relations, […]
CME cash dairy prices mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey unchanged at $0.64. Blocks up $0.02 at $1.7750. Nine sales were made from $1.7575 to $1.7750. Barrels […]
More details on emergency assistance for U.S. farmers expected soon
An ag lobbyist says U.S. farmers are expected to get help from the federal government to survive the tough farm economy. Randy Russell tells Brownfield there are many unknowns, and […]