A mild to warm pattern to continue for many; a drier pattern aheads for much of the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nearly nationwide. Near-normal temperatures will be confined to northern New England. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal conditions across much […]
Farmers using artificial intelligence to make better financial decisions
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Michael Langemeier with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture discusses the results from this month’s Ag Economy Barometer and how farmers are utilizing AI […]
U.S. grain exports face questions on key markets
A grains and oilseeds analyst says there’s uncertainty about the future of some ag exports. Bree Baatz with Terrain says China appears to be on track to meet its 25 […]
Farmers raise questions about data centers and rural resources
The impact of data continues to be a topic of discussion among farmers. Southeast Kansas farmer Ben Bellar says he has mixed feelings but is worried that the heat produced […]
Renewed fund buying suppports soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was also spillover support from the renewed strength in crude oil on supply concerns. The USDA’s good to excellent rating held […]
Seat the Table Coalition presses for real immigration reform solutions
An ag coalition of farm and restaurant groups is calling on Congress to pass immigration reform to address workforce shortages. American Business Immigration Coalition CEO Rebecca Shi says Congress currently […]
UNL brings new digital hub to provide producers additional resources
The University of Nebraska president says the institution’s new digital ag hub could be a game changer for the industry. Dr. Jeffry Gold says agriculture continues to evolve, and the […]
Cattle, hog futures move lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking, ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. October live cattle closed $1.55 […]
Higher 2027 costs put focus on early farm input purchases
An ag economist says 2027 is expected to be another record cost year for farmers. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says input cost increases will be seen across […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 15, 2026
Dec. corn $5.35 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.18 and 3/4, up 14 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $360.10, up $9.90Oct. soybean oil 69.88, up 23 pointsDec. […]