Cash dairy mostly steady-to-higher Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher except for butter Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0225 at […]
Iowa Farm Bureau president encouraged by reports of new U.S.-China trade framework
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is encouraged by reports over the weekend China has agreed to a trade framework that includes purchases of U.S. soybeans. Brent Johnson grows corn […]
Central Illinois farmer cites weather, soil differences for mixed yields
A central Illinois farmer says he hopes to wrap up harvest this week. Doug Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan and Macon Counties, says yield results have been […]
Cash Flow Concerns Mount for Crop Farmers Heading Into 2026
An extension economist says 2025 has been a tough year for crop farmers. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the 2024 crop did not generate a lot […]
Illinois farmers weigh marketing strategies amid uncertain corn and soybean prices
A pair of Illinois farmers say marketing this year’s corn and soybean crop may be the most challenging part of the season. Mark Wilson, who farms in the northern part […]
Positive U.S.–China trade talks fuel soybean market rally
The United States and China have reached a preliminary trade agreement framework and soybean prices have moved higher to start the week. Market analyst Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield […]
Applications Being Accepted for Missouri Soybean Association’s Yield Contest
In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, the Missouri Soybean Association’s Yield Contest is back, and Field Services Manager Dylan Anderson has more details on how to enter the contest. […]
Lost confidence in the cattle market
The manager of the MO-KAN Livestock Market in west-central Missouri says the market response from President Trump’s social media posts has brought some fear back into cattle country. Steve Wheeler […]
Fischer remains committed to E15 bill despite support setback
The sponsor of a bill allowing year-round sales of E15 says she’s committed to getting it across the finish line despite losing some support. Deb Fischer, a Republican Senator from […]
Rain on parts of the northern Plains, far southern Corn Belt; near-seasonal temps for most
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