Short covering pulls soybeans and corn higher; mixed wheat follows Canadian data
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Planting and development weather in South America continues to look generally favorable, with the trade expecting big crops. The trade […]
FDA grants conditional approval for NWS treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued conditional approval of Exzolt Cattle-CA1 from Merck to combat New World screwworm. This is the first topical drug approved in the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 4, 2025
Mar. corn $4.47 and 1/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.19 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $311.20, down 10 centsJan soybean oil 51.79, up 12 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 4, 2025
Mar. corn $4.47 and 1/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.19 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $311.20, down 10 centsJan soybean oil 51.79, up 12 […]
New World screwworm confirmed 120 miles from US border
The USDA says New World screwworm has been detected approximately 120 miles from the U.S. border. This is the third incident in Nuevo León since September. A spokesperson for the […]
Illinois farmers say proposed trade payment could help ease financial strain caused by rising costs and low prices
A pair of long-time Illinois farmers say they’ve seen a downturn in the ag economy before. “We remember the ‘80s way too well, so we need to keep a handle […]
Congress pushing for more clear trade policies as lawmakers warn of long-term tariff impacts
The House Ways and Means Committee is pushing for clear trade policies as lawmakers question the long-term impacts of tariffs. During a committee hearing this week, Chairman Jason Smith of […]
Indiana Pork watching for new state regulatory legislation in 2026
The executive director of Indiana Pork says the organization is focused on ensuring regulatory burdens don’t limit growth opportunities for the state’s pork producers in 2026. Josh Trenary says the […]
Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping identifies collaborative opportunities
The Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping has spent the past year analyzing limitations across the St. Lawrence Seaway and opportunities for the agricultural industry. Michigan Soybean Committee Market Development […]
NMPF’s new chair says reliable workforce is critical for dairy farms
The new chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation says having a stable and secure workforce is one of the top challenges facing producers. Fourth-generation dairy farmer Brian Rexing tells Brownfield, […]