Active winter pattern could boost drought recovery in the Corn Belt
An ag meteorologist says an active winter weather pattern could go a long way for improving drought conditions in parts of the Corn Belt. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought […]
Not many changes to Brazil corn, soybean estimates by CONAB
Brazil’s equivalent to the USDA made minor adjustments to its soybean and corn production projections. CONAB now has Brazil’s bean crop at 177.124 million tons, 0.3% below November due to […]
New Year brings Trump administration’s farmer aid program, but questions remain
Farmer aid is coming from the Trump administration in the New Year. The USDA released some details about the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments this week, but Ben Brown with […]
Milk futures up, cash dairy steady to higher at midweek
Milk futures closed higher and cash dairy finished steady to higher Wednesday. January Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 13 cents higher at $15.35. February up […]
Soybeans recover some losses as corn gives back some gains
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade continues to monitor the mostly favorable crop weather in South America. CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil is out […]
USDA partners with Michigan State University to centralize new farmer resources
USDA and Michigan State University Extension are launching new resources for beginning farmers. Michigan State University Extension Educator Jon LaPorte tells Brownfield, “We’ve been focusing on centralizing all of our […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 10, 2025
Mar. corn $4.44 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.91 and 1/4, up 4 centsJan. soybean meal $301.20, down 10 centsJan soybean oil 51.09, up 7 pointsMar. Chicago […]
Why Gratitude Matters: Reflections From the Deer Stand and the Farm This Holiday Season
Commentary. Each year during the holiday season, I sit down and make a list of things for which I am truly thankful. Some entries never change—deep and meaningful friendships, a […]
October soybean crush, corn for ethanol numbers rise on month, year
The USDA says October 2025 soybean crush and corn for ethanol numbers were strong. Those were both linked to processors taking advantage of new crop supplies, while enjoying good margins […]
IATP: USMCA review an opportunity to strengthen the North American food supply chain
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement should focus on implementing long-term strategies to help strengthen the food supply chain. Karen Hansen-Kuhn […]