More Soyleic Options for 2026 Planting
Bryan Stobaugh, the director of licensing and commercialization with Missouri Soybeans, says there are several Soyleic options for 2026. Listen to this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans now! The post […]
Generally mild, tranquil early-January weather for most across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, a variable snow cover exists mainly along and northeast of a line from northeastern South Dakota to central Ohio. A sharp temperature gradient roughly mirrors the […]
Farmers say bridge payments provide some relief, but Congress and markets must step in
The vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program provides much-needed help for farmers. But Matt Frostic says it’s not enough. “The river’s […]
A seasonally mild, largely tranquil pattern to return to much of the Heartland next week
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the northern High Plains having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually warm weather. Meanwhile, near- […]
Ag input impact
Drew Butler with Loveland Products says given the financial challenges of 2025, corn and soybean growers faced difficult decisions in terms of costs. Due to commodity pricing, he tells Brownfield […]
Rice sector benefits from latest USDA assistance
Rice has the highest per-acre payment rate in USDA’s new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, at more than $132 per acre. Jake Westlin with USA Rice says rice farmers have been […]
Cattle futures kick off the new year with big gains
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by the midday gains in beef and the direct trade during the session. Feeders had additional support from […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 2, 2026
Mar. corn $4.37 and 1/2, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.45 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $296.00, down $3.40Mar. soybean oil 49.30, up 74 pointsMar. […]
Soybeans, corn begin the year weak, while wheat finishes Friday’s session mixed
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, furthering the week’s losses. Conditions look favorable in most of Brazil, with the trade expecting record production in 2026. Dry weather […]
Higher production costs strain ag finances, banking leader says
A banking leader says a squeeze on agricultural profitability is one of his biggest concerns this year. Ed Elfmann, senior vice president of agricultural and rural banking policy for the […]