USDA seeks to modernize line speed rules to support food safety and reduce production bottlenecks
The USDA is proposing updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork processing. The proposed changes would allow eligible facilities to operate at speeds supported by their processes, […]
Minnesota E15 sales hit record high for fifth consecutive year
Sales of E15 in Minnesota broke records for a fifth straight year in 2025. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says the total of more than 144 million gallons […]
Cattle, hog futures sharply higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up sharply ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. April live cattle closed […]
Wheat sees decline on dollar, possible Plains precipitation
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Argentina’s crop condition rating declined again due to dry weather, but rain in the forecast could stabilize things, at least […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 17, 2026
Mar. corn $4.26 and 1/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.34, up 1 centMar. soybean meal $305.80, down $3.40Mar. soybean oil 57.29, up 21 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.37 and […]
Warm weather improves ag transportation after winter slowdowns
The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says recent mild weather has help improve conditions for moving agricultural commodities. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield extreme cold and winter weather events […]
Ag economists see 2026 as pivotal year
A pair of agricultural economists say farm incomes continue to falter. Danny Munch, economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the updated farm income forecast from the USDA is […]
Beef processors, producers both changing with the times
Processing facilities are adapting to meet the needs of today’s livestock production. Wisconsin beef producer Brady Zuck tells Brownfield animals are headed to slaughter at heavier weights. “We do know […]
MSU expert discusses impact of FCC import ban on next-generation ag drones
A university researcher says new Federal Communications Commission restrictions are likely to further delay agricultural drone advancements for farmers. Michigan State University PhD student Leo Baldiga says there was a […]
Tight cattle supplies reshape market dynamics
The CEO of CattleFax says tight cattle supplies could cause disruptions to the supply chain. Randy Blach says 2025 was a good example. “We came into the year, and we […]