Brazil’s CONAB trims soybean outlook, raises corn estimate
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has made minor adjustments to their corn and soybean production estimates. CONAB now has Brazil’s soybean crop at 177.602 million tons, a little bit lower […]
More mild weather ahead; an ative pattern to shift from West, Southwest, northeastward
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the West. […]
HPAI hits two new commercial poultry facilities in LaGrange County, Indiana
Two new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus has been detected on a […]
Ohio Christmas tree growers send holiday cheer to troops stationed overseas
Ohio-grown Christmas trees are making their way to military members serving overseas. Brian Baldridge, director of Ohio’s Department of Agriculture, says Operation Evergreen has donated 50 trees to troops stationed in […]
Assessing the used equipment marketplace
Specialists within the ag equipment sales industry expect more used machinery to come to market the next few months. On this Managing for Profit, Tim Meyer with Sullivan Auctioneers outlines […]
Farmland values “modestly higher” & credit conditions softening
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural land values for the third quarter of 2025 are 3% higher than a year ago. The 7th District issued a report Thursday […]
USDA restores full SNAP benefits after shutdown
Now that the USDA is fully funded for the new fiscal year, nutrition program benefits will resume. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says providing full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits remains […]
Contested races set for Illinois Farm Bureau president and vice president
Members of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will see a contested race for the organization’s top two spots at their annual meeting in December. Current IFB President and Ogle County […]
Minnesota dairy considers big investment in modern milking technology
A Minnesota dairy is considering a major upgrade in the next year. Rita Vander Kooi and her family milk 2,500 cows near Worthington. “We are actively pricing out a new […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 13, 2025
Dec. corn $4.41 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.47, up 13 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $328.40, up $7.40Dec. soybean oil 50.25, down 37 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]