Biofuel coalition warns against larger small refinery exemptions
A coalition of farmers, biofuel producers, oilseed processors and others are asking President Donald Trump not to expand Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “More than double what […]
Ah-ha moments: farm groups share the story of modern agriculture at Minnesota State Fair
Farm groups use the state fair to enlighten the public about modern agriculture. Ruth Meirick with Minnesota Farm Bureau says they’ve created an interactive experience at their booth at the […]
Wheat builds on gains, soybeans manage a firm finish
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans are watching late development weather, with the potential for late heat stress in parts of the region. Harvest activity […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 27, 2026
Sep. corn $5.10 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.56 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $330.20, up $1.50Sep. soybean oil 68.00, up 78 pointsSep. […]
Dairy labor shortages fuel push for Securing Ag Workforce Act in Congress
A policy advisor for the American Dairy Coalition says there’s still hope the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act can pass through Congress by the end of the year. “We’ve really failed as a […]
Nonfat dry milk jumps while cheese blocks and butter move lower Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 to $0.73. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 to $1.4950. Thirteen sales were […]
Corn harvest expected to show impacts of mid-season stress
The corn product manager with Renk Seed says he expects stress to limit corn yields in some areas this season. Karl Bobholz says most of the Midwest saw nearly a […]
Walz points to water quality, sustainable aviation fuel as key legacies
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting efforts to improve water quality and support biofuels as his term comes to an end. Walz attended the first day of the Minnesota State […]
Harvest begins in southern Indiana with strong yield expectations
The branch manager at Posey County Coop says it could be a record-breaking harvest for some farmers in southwest Indiana. Bryce Martin says this year’s crop got off to a […]
Heat stress challenges some of the Minnesota dry bean crop
Dry bean harvest is starting in western Minnesota, and the chief of procurement at Bonanza Bean says the hot growing season has reduced the size of the crop. “We have […]