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 […]
Weather forecasts of the future could bring more detailed agronomic information
Weather forecasts of the future may offer farmers more actionable information than what they currently receive. Illinois state climatologist Trent Ford says research is underway to incorporate artificial intelligence into […]
Nebraska Farm Bureau urges lawmakers to curb property tax growth
Following years of legislative efforts, Nebraska Farm Bureau is renewing its push for meaningful property tax relief. President Mark McHargue says statewide collections jumped by nearly $286 million in 2025, […]
China’s buying strategy may still favor U.S. soybeans later this year
An ag economist says he’s cautiously optimistic that China will keep pace with soybean purchases this year. Dan O’Brien with Kansas State University says it’s not unusual that they’ve […]
Analyst expects China to remain absent from U.S. soybean market
A grain analyst says she’s concerned the U.S. won’t see demand from China return now that soybean export commitments have been met. Susan Stroud with No Bull Ag tells Brownfield […]
TFI economist says geopolitics could drive new fertilizer innovation amid supply chain disruptions
The chief economist for The Fertilizer Institute says she expects to see more product innovation as geopolitics continues to interrupt supply chains. Veronica Nigh tells Brownfield that it could mean turning […]
Michigan reports first HPAI case of 2026 in backyard flock
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza of the year. The state says the backyard flock in Ottawa County […]