Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 18, 2025
Dec. corn $4.23 and 3/4, down 3 centsNov. soybeans $10.37 and 1/2, down 6 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $283.00, down 90 centsOct. soybean oil 50.57, down 67 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Ohio farmers honored with Conservation Farm Family Awards
Five Ohio farm families were honored with the 2025 Conservation Farm Family Awards during this year’s Farm Science Review. Since 1984, the Conservation Farm Family Awards program recognizes Ohio farm […]
Ag research trials to be highlighted by ISA this fall
A leader with the Iowa Soybean Association says there are several research opportunities this fall. Joe McClure, chief officer for ISA’s Research Center for Farming Innovation, says they’ll be partnering […]
Ohio agronomists urge farmers to weigh harvest decisions carefully
A pair of agronomists with Beck’s Hybrids say farmers should weigh harvest decisions carefully this fall. Northern Ohio-based Mike Hannewald says drought conditions across the state could cause the crop […]
Grain economist sees ‘glimmers of hope’ in corn market
An extension grain market economist sees some glimmers of hope in the corn market. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota says it will take time to eat through an […]
Pork opportunities in South Korea
The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says the U.S. pork industry can build on its strong relationship with South Korea. Josh Maschhoff, who recently visited the country with […]
Farm Hunts offer new deer management solution
Farm Hunts are offering a new approach to deer mitigation efforts and renewing interest in hunting. “This is the new way of hunting, it’s completely different than what we’ve ever […]
Southwest Nebraska crops getting closer to harvest
A southwest Nebraska farmer says crop conditions are extremely variable. Tyler Ruf says some of his crops have lost top-end yield potential. “Corn is maturing is moving right along. We […]
Ag analysts weigh in as US, Mexico begin USMCA review process
The United States and Mexico have started public discussions on the USCMA trade agreement ahead of its planned review in 2026. Bree Baatz, a grains and oilseed analyst with Terrain, […]
USDA: China, Mexico, Japan drive weekly U.S. pork export sales
The USDA says China has purchased U.S. pork for two weeks in a row. Trade between the U.S. and China has declined sharply due to tariffs, but there have been […]