Analyst says corn market lacks direction entering new year
A market analyst says corn futures have been in a ‘wait and see’ mode heading into 2026. “We’re kind of just stuck,” said Greg McBride, director of brokerage for Allendale. […]
U.S. red meat production fell in 2025 despite a brief surge at the end of the year
An extension economist with Texas A&M University says total U.S. meat production surged in December. David Anderson says it was a sharp contrast to the rest of the year, which […]
Illinois farmer looks to winter moisture after better-than-expected 2025 harvest
A central Illinois farmer says his 2025 harvest was surprising. Kent Kleinschmidt, who farms in Logan County, says the late-season drought didn’t impact his yields as much as he expected. […]
2025 was an up and down year for dairy
A dairy market advisor is expecting 2026 to be more challenging for producers. Jenny Wackershauser with Ever.ag tells Brownfield 2025 was an up and down year. “We’re really kind of […]
Seasonal, late-December weather for most across the Heartland; milder parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wind-blown snow showers and squalls are causing local travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, Wednesday’s high temperatures will remain below 10°F in much of […]
Seasonal, late-December weather for most across the Heartland; milder parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wind-blown snow showers and squalls are causing local travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, Wednesday’s high temperatures will remain below 10°F in much of […]
How Bayer Corn and Soybean Production Plants Promote DEKALB® and Asgrow® Seed Quality
Bayer Crop Science’s seed production plants play a critical role in ensuring the performance farmers expect from DEKALB® corn and Asgrow® soybeans. In this Managing for Profit, Clint Rodenberg, production […]
New opportunities for old dairy farms
A research veterinarian expects to see new opportunities for dairy farms that don’t milk anymore. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield he expects high demand […]
Reflecting on a challenging 2025 crop year
A central Indiana farmer says he’s reflecting on a challenging 2025 crop year. Jim Douglas raises corn and soybeans in Shelby County. “It had taken over 60 days for us […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 30, 2025
Mar. corn $4.40 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.46 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $296.70, down $2.10Jan soybean oil 48.93, up 15 pointsMar. […]