ADM agrees to pay $40 million to settle SEC accounting fraud case
Ag company ADM has agreed to pay a $40 million civil penalty to settle a federal accounting and disclosure fraud case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The […]
CoBank economist says stronger demand may boost farm margins
An ag economist says some farmers could see margins improve this year. Tanner Ehmke, lead economist for grains and oilseeds with CoBank, says he doesn’t expect much relief for input […]
Under Secretary Lindberg highlights efforts to expand markets
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the agency has started the year leading some trade missions that could help expand market access for U.S. producers. […]
Cattle futures lower ahead of Inventory report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop and Friday’s Cattle Inventory report from the USDA. February live cattle closed $1.32 […]
NCGA economist warns tight margins could persist for corn producers
An economist with the National Corn Growers Association says the corn market needs more demand to move prices higher. Gretchen Kuck tells Brownfield producers are searching for price support. “Couple […]
USDA trade mission highlights new market opportunities in Malaysia
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the agency has started the year leading some trade missions that could help expand market access for U.S. producers. […]
Corn, wheat cling onto modest gains as soybeans finish mixed
Soybeans were mostly lower on spread trade and profit taking. Dry weather impacts in parts of Argentina are an ongoing concern, with rain expected to miss the drier areas, but […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 29, 2026
Mar. corn $4.30 and 3/4, up 3/4 centMar. soybeans $10.72 and 1/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $296.00, down $1.80Mar. soybean oil 54.03, down 28 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Slow culling could boost beef cow numbers, but rapid herd expansion remains unlikely
The industry continues to look for signs of expansion in the cattle herd. While many will focus on the total number of cattle and calves in Friday’s Inventory report from […]
CME cash dairy prices mostly lower
Cash dairy prices continued mostly lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Thursday, while strong butter demand continues to be seen. Dry whey down $0.0050 at $0.7450. Two sales were […]