Data centers have Farmers Union members concerned
The rapid development of data centers has Wisconsin Farmers Union members hoping for restrictions to protect farmland and natural resources. President Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield delegates passed new policy […]
Digesting light supply and demand report
The USDA released its December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates last week, and Compeer Financial ag economist Dr. Megan Roberts says there wasn’t much in the way of significant […]
Indiana Farm Bureau members remain concerned about trade, E-15 moving into 2026
Indiana Farm Bureau members are outlining their top policy concerns as they prepare for the 2026 crop year. District 3 director Jon Sparks says farmers want trade, not aid. “It’s […]
First case of HPAI detected in Wisconsin dairy herd
Wisconsin has been able to prevent high path avian influenza in its dairy herds, until now. This weekend, Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski confirmed the […]
Culp to serve another term as INFB vice president
Indiana Farm Bureau’s vice president will continue to serve the state’s members for another term. Jasper County farmer Kendell Culp has defeated opponent Kevin Underwood of Tippecanoe County. He says growing membership remains […]
Nebraska ag groups warn budget shortfall could drive property taxes higher
Some Nebraska ag groups say they’re concerned that state’s $471 million budget shortfall could potentially increase property taxes for producers. Rancher Steve Sunderman is chairman of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s […]
Wisconsin grower joins ASA board
Wisconsin Soybean Association’s President says the state’s growers will continue to be well represented at the state and national level. Doug Rebout tells Brownfield Don Lutz from Scandinavia and Tanner […]
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 […]