Soybeans, corn, and wheat higher heading into holiday break
Soybeans ended the day higher on technical buying with the January contract up 11 and 1/4 cents to $10.62 and 3/4. Soybean exports have improved and that’s likely helping the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 24, 2025
Mar. corn $4.50 and 1/2, up 3 centsJan. soybeans $10.62 and 3/4, up 11 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $304.70, up $3.60Jan soybean oil 49.04, up 74 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Trees for Troops program delivering more than 19,000 Christmas trees to military bases
The Executive Director of the Christmas Spirit Foundation says the Trees for Troops program is on pace for a record-setting season. Rick Dungey tells Brownfield Christmas tree farms from 28 […]
Country Christmas Magic: Farm Life Traditions, Rustic Holiday Sayings, and Rural Cheer
Commentary I don’t know about you, but every year, Christmas sneaks up on me. Suddenly, it’s the middle of December, and I’m scrambling to get Christmas cards together. You’d think […]
Cash dairy prices mostly higher entering holiday break
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Wednesday heading into the Christmas holiday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.7250. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.3350. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3250 to $1.3350. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.40. No sales […]
Rising mediation cases signal deepening financial stress for Minnesota farmers
The president of Minnesota Farmers Union says while the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is welcome, ag producers don’t want to rely on ad hoc payments from the government. “It’s unfortunate. […]
Michigan builds on national Good Food models to strengthen local agriculture and food supply chains
The Director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a new program will increase local food connections and purchasing across the state. Tim Boring tells Brownfield the Good […]
Nebraska rancher urges expanded LRP to manage cattle market volatility
A Nebraska rancher says expanding a key risk management tool could better help cattle producers manage ongoing market volatility. Steve Sunderman says the Livestock Risk Protection Program doesn’t protect against […]
Drone applicator says US production not ready to meet drone demand
A drone retailer and custom ag applicator says new restrictions on foreign-made drones will not ground existing machines but will slow down expansion and raise prices. Jeramy Williams with American […]
Energy markets creating both headwinds and opportunities for farm economy
An extension ag economist is watching how the energy complex is influencing the farm economy. Chad Hart is with Iowa State University. “I think about the crude oil market, we […]