Hog futures up on demand optimism
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking. February live cattle closed $1.40 higher at $229.55 and April live cattle closed $1.27 higher at $229.40. […]
Soybeans, corn see daily, weekly losses despite export demand
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been week-to-week losses. There was another round of “sell the fact” activity after China bought 132,000 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 12, 2025
Mar. corn $4.40 and 3/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.76 and 3/4, down 16 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $302.50, up 40 centsJan soybean oil 50.07, down 75 […]
Experts say 2025 farm income hinges on combined bridge payments and safety net programs
The $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program from the USDA is likely to change next year’s income forecast for most grain farmers. Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University […]
Leopold award goes to SE Minnesota farmer dedicated to soil health and mentorship
The 2025 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award recipient is a diversified crop and livestock farmer from the southeast part of the state. Tom Cotter is a fourth-generation farmer who grows organic […]
Leopold award goes to SE Minnesota farmer dedicated to soil health and mentorship
The 2025 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award recipient is a diversified crop and livestock farmer from the southeast part of the state. Tom Cotter is a fourth-generation farmer who grows organic […]
Michigan’s Regenerative Agriculture Program preparing soil health management plans and new grants
A field coordinator is confident in the future of Michigan’s regenerative agriculture efforts. Alex Svoboda with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development tells Brownfield the state’s Regenerative Agriculture […]
Michigan’s Regenerative Agriculture Program preparing soil health management plans and new grants
A field coordinator is confident in the future of Michigan’s regenerative agriculture efforts. Alex Svoboda with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development tells Brownfield the state’s Regenerative Agriculture […]
NCAE leader praises proactive DOL actions on H-2A wage rules
The head of the National Council of Agricultural Employers says the organization is not letting up on securing farm labor solutions. Michael Marsh tells Brownfield he’s encouraged by the U.S. Secretary of […]
GAHA helps keep MAHA science based
A food and agriculture group has started Growing a Healthier America to help keep the Make America Healthy Again conversations science based. Charlie Arnot with the Center for Food Integrity […]