New health plans coming to MOFB in 2026
Missouri Farm Bureau will start taking applications for its new health plans in the New Year. “This has been a need that has been a long time coming.” It took […]
Missouri Farm Bureau members work on policy priorities
More than 500 Missouri Farm Bureau members are setting policy priorities for the year at the annual meeting. Vice President Todd Hays says grassroots ag policy development is one of […]
U.S. gives China more time on soybean purchase commitments
A market analyst says the U.S. is giving China more time to fulfill its soybean purchase commitments. Greg McBride, director of brokerage for Allendale, says China originally committed to buying […]
Minnesota cattle feeder says margins are thinner than they appear
A southwest Minnesota cattle feeder suggests margins are surprisingly thin. Ryan Vos, who along with his family feed about 200 head near Hadley, says cattle purchased in 2024 provided a […]
Trump administration announces $11 billion bridge payment for farmers
The Trump administration has announced its financial aid package for farmers. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins outlined the assistance. “We are going to be effectuating an $11 billion bridge payment to our farmers,” […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat decline ahead of USDA numbers Tuesday
Soybeans are lower on fund and technical selling. China bought another 132,000 tons of U.S. beans Monday morning, but demand continues to be slower than what some were expecting. That […]
Soy Transportation Coalition highlights opportunities and obstacles for Great Lakes exports
The Soy Transportation Coalition executive director says transportation barriers somewhat limit efforts to increase ag exports through the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “You can have this aspiration […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 8, 2025
Mar. corn $4.43 and 3/4, down 1 centJan. soybeans $10.93 and 3/4, down 11 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $306.30, down $1.10Jan soybean oil 51.18, down 51 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Farmers stories vital when lobbying for agriculture issues
Agricultural lobbyists say whatever the issue, it’s still the farmer’s voice that matters most. Chad Zuleger with the Dairy Business Association tells Brownfield farmers are an important resource for lawmakers, […]
USMCA review seen as major opportunity for U.S. agriculture
The president of the Corn Refiners Association says the upcoming review of the USMCA agreement is a big opportunity for agriculture. “It is, in my view, the most important trade […]