Mizzou meat science lab moves toward July finish
The dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri says work on the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab is […]
Minnesota farmer: biofuels growth critical as grain markets lag
A United Soybean Board director believes biofuels can help turn around the grain markets. Lawrence Sukalski grows corn and soybeans near Fairmont in southern Minnesota. “Biodiesel and E15, all that […]
Boozman: $15B farmer aid package still on the table
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says Congress is still working on additional farmer aid in Washington D.C. John Boozman from Arkansas tells Brownfield a solution he’s been […]
Potash prices remain affordable for farmers despite tariff concerns
The senior farm inputs analyst with Rabobank says potash prices remain relatively cost effective for farmers. “Relative to the other nutrients, it sits in the affordable camp domestically and […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat end week with pressure from rising dollar
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling contracts to a lower weekly finish. The trade’s watching harvest in Brazil, which has a big discount to U.S. beans on […]
Cattle futures mostly lower to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down waiting on the USDA’s Cattle Inventory numbers and watching the week’s direct business develop. February live cattle […]
Michigan Master Farmers lead beyond their fields
Three Michigan farmers are being recognized at the Great Lakes Crop Summit for their commitment to stewardship and service in their communities. John Peck has spent the past five decades […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 30, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $10.64 and 1/4, down 8 centsMar. soybean meal $293.60, down $2.40Mar. soybean oil 53.51, down 52 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Sheep herd shrinks as goat numbers rise
The U.S. sheep herd contracted in 2025, while the goat herd grew slightly. Those year-to-year changes are at least partially in response to differences in producer profitability and consumer demand […]
Soybean exports changing, domestic use growing
With whole soybean exports down, an economist says an important soybean product is getting more overseas sales. Economist Scot Gerlt with the American Soybean Association says the rise of renewable […]