Wheat lodging and quality issues possible from high winds, severe storms
A wheat extension educator says wheat yield losses from this week’s severe weather will depend largely on the crop development stage. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington says, “The closer to […]
Soybeans, corn ignore WASDE, focus on weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA’s old and new crop U.S. ending stocks numbers were unchanged, at 340 million and 310 million bushels, respectively, and U.S. […]
June WASDE delivers few surprises, analyst says
A grains and oil seeds analyst says the latest supply and demand report didn’t include any surprises. Bree Baatz with Terrain says this month’s update drew less attention than others. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 11, 2026
Jul. corn $4.11 and 3/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.15, down 8 centsJul. soybean meal $301.70, down 20 centsJul. soybean oil 74.45, down 88 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.86 […]
USDA lowers 2026 expectations for beef, eggs, turkey
The USDA has cut its 2026 production projections for beef, turkey, and eggs. Beef is now pegged at 25.438 billion pounds, down 109 million from May due to slaughter expectations […]
Mixed weather conditions impact South American crops
An atmospheric scientist says South American crop growers are dealing with a mix of weather conditions. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the eastern and central growing areas turned […]
U.S. winter wheat crop gets smaller
The smallest U.S. wheat crop in decades continues to shrink due to weather issues and acreage cuts. The USDA sees the crop at 1.03 billion bushels, 2% below May as […]
Grassley presses USDA on delay of poultry grower payment rule
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins faced questions Wednesday over USDA’s delay of a poultry grower payment rule. In late May, the USDA delayed the effective date of the Poultry Grower Payment […]
OSU Extension beef school focused on improving herd management
A new Ohio State University Extension program is focused on improving long-term herd management. Garth Ruff says OSU Extension’s Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination School is helping producers improve genetics. “We spend […]
New officer team elected to lead Illinois FFA
A new slate of state officers has been elected to represent Illinois FFA. Bryer Nelson, of Canton, is the 2026 Illinois FFA President. “Amazing. I mean, it was pure shock, […]