Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 25, 2025
Dec. corn $4.25 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $10.12 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $268.60, down $3.10Oct. soybean oil 49.74, up 45 pointsDec. […]
Harvest begins in east-central Michigan
A Michigan Thumb-area farmer says harvest activity is starting to get underway. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “We’re just getting going with the crops. A few soybeans are starting to get […]
U.S. poultry production slips 1% in August 2025
U.S. poultry production saw a slight year-to-year decline during August 2025. The USDA says 4.484 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, down 1% from August 2024, on […]
Ernst discusses trade, biofuels expansion with President Trump
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says corn and soybean producers need additional market access. “We have a lot of bushels out there and we need more trade. They want to see […]
August red meat production drops with big declines in beef and pork
Commercial red meat production dropped sharply in August 2025. The USDA says the total of 4.145 billion pounds was 10% below August 2024, led by a 12% decrease for beef […]
Farmers turning to mental health resources as stress builds in ag sector
A University of Illinois extension specialist in agricultural safety and health says more farmers are seeking mental health resources this year. Josie Rudolphi says the Illinois Agricultural Mental Health Voucher […]
U.S. hog herd shrinks year-over-year, will likely fall further
The U.S. hog herd got a little bit smaller over the past year. The USDA says that at the start of September 2025, the U.S. hog inventory was 1% below […]
Moran says USDA is committed to KSU’s agro-defense facility
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas says the USDA is committed to providing resources to a vital biosecurity and research facility in the Midwest. He says Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden […]
Moran says USDA is committed to Kansas agro-defense facility
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas says the USDA is committed to providing resources to a vital biosecurity and research facility in the Midwest. He says Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden […]
Lindberg says USMCA review provides avenue to expand trade
The Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA says reviewing the USMCA agreement provides an opportunity to improve market access for American producers. Luke Lindberg says it’s […]