Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 19, 2025
Dec. corn $4.24, up 1/4 centNov. soybeans $10.25 and 1/2, down 12 centsOct. soybean meal $282.90, down 10 centsOct. soybean oil 50.03, down 54 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.22 and 1/2, […]
Soybean sales stagnate: farmers brace for piled corn, packed bins
An American Soybean Association board director is concerned about the current landscape for U.S. ag exports. Jamie Beyer, who farms in west-central Minnesota, tells Brownfield China’s lack of new-crop soybean […]
BOAH urges two-pronged approach after recent EEE detection
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health is emphasizing the importance of a two-pronged approach in preventing Eastern equine encephalitis. Denise Derrer Spears, BOAH’s public information director, says vaccination and […]
USDA reports historic low August marketings, cattle placements plummet
The USDA’s latest cattle on feed update reflects the historically tight U.S. supply. Placements during August were down 10% on the year at 1.78 million head as the southern U.S. […]
Ohio Farm Bureau expands health coverage options for rural families
Improving healthcare access for rural farm families remains a priority for Ohio Farm Bureau. Trevor Kirkpatrick, director of health services, says the organization’s health plans are designed to meet the […]
IATP cites concerns over USDA staffing, reorganization
An ag policy specialist says he’s concerned about staff shortages within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ben Lilliston, director of rural strategies and climate change with the Institute for Agriculture […]
Southern Illinois farmer confident in cattle feed options despite drought
A southern Illinois farmer says he’s not concerned about hay reserves despite a severe late summer drought. Granvil Travis, who raises cattle and row crops in Massac County, says he’s […]
Soy-based firefighting foam replacing PFAS chemicals in Ohio
A past chair of the United Soybean Board says increasing access to soy-based firefighting foam could create another opportunity to expand demand. Steve Reinhard says the Ohio Soybean Council is […]
Naig: India’s growing protein “gap” could boost U.S. soy, grain exports
Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture is increasingly bullish on export opportunities with India. Mike Naig says this month’s trade mission marked the second time he’s visited the country during the past […]
La Niña’s Return: What a warm North Pacific could mean for this winter
The senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says it’s looking like another year with La Niña conditions in the Pacific. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “This will be our fourth […]