Soybeans, corn give back some of Monday’s gains
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, unable to follow through on the early gains. China bought 336,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. soybeans ahead of the open, about […]
Soybeans, corn give back some of Monday’s gains
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, unable to follow through on the early gains. China bought 336,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. soybeans ahead of the open, about […]
Cattle futures up waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $.75 higher at $236.62 and April live cattle closed […]
Cattle futures up waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $.75 higher at $236.62 and April live cattle closed […]
Southern rust moves north, impacts Midwest crops in 2025
An agronomist in northwest Illinois says there were highs and lows for farmers in 2025. Brianna Gehrig with Brevant Seeds tells Brownfield corn and soybean growers saw a lot of […]
Southern rust moves north, impacts Midwest crops in 2025
An agronomist in northwest Illinois says there were highs and lows for farmers in 2025. Brianna Gehrig with Brevant Seeds tells Brownfield corn and soybean growers saw a lot of […]
IDOA focuses on global relationships to grow markets for Illinois farm products
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says increasing trade opportunities for the state’s producers remains a top priority in the new year. Jerry Costello says the agency looks […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 6, 2026
Mar. corn $4.44, down 1/2 centMar. soybeans $10.56 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $299.50, down 40 centsMar. soybean oil 49.40, down 47 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.10 […]
November 2025 dairy production down, but still above 2024
USDA says November dairy products production was mostly below the October totals, but higher than year-ago levels. Total cheese output was 1.22 billion pounds, 5.9% above 2024 but 3.4% below […]
Real Farmers, Real Answers: Michigan Farm Bureau helps tackle tough consumer questions
Michigan Farm Bureau is working to strengthen farmer connections with consumers through the new Real Farmers, Real Answers effort. Promotion and Education Committee chair and Jackson County farmer Alysa Sanford […]