Deputy Secretary says human case of NWS does not pose risk to livestock health
The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have confirmed that the recently reported human case of New World screwworm is an isolated incident. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen […]
Priorities and Investments
The United Soybean Board invests farmer dollars in key sectors such as food, feed, and fuel. In fiscal year 2026, the checkoff supports innovation that creates new markets, increases global […]
More access to fertilizer coming to Midwest farmers
Farmers are expected to have greater access to domestically produced fertilizer following an announcement at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says cooperation between the state and […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat drift lower in quiet trade
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, unable to follow through on occasional mixed to firm movement. While weather looks generally non-threatening, parts of the region could use […]
Cattle, hog futures close higher Wednesday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures ended the session higher, waiting for this week’s direct business to get underway. Most months briefly dipped into negative territory due to […]
Combined U.S./Canada cattle, hog herds mixed
Combined U.S. and Canadian cattle and hog inventory numbers were mixed when compared to a year ago. The USDA and Statistics Canada say that combined hog herd was slightly larger […]
Solutions From the Land urging USDA to not close Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
The president of Solutions from the Land is urging the USDA to reconsider closing the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland. Ernie Shea says the Agricultural Research Service plays a […]
Local grain prices responding to lack of China demand
An ag economist says the increased trade tensions between the U.S. and China are starting to negatively impact soybean prices. “We haven’t seen a big response in the futures market, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 27, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.82 and 1/2, down 5 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.27 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $293.10, down $4.10Sep. soybean oil […]
Self-insurance model called captive insurance
An insurance specialist is encouraging farmers to consider a risk management tool called captive insurance. Van Carlson says his company, SRA 831 (b) Admin, helps business owners develop a self-insurance […]