Milk futures and cash dairy mixed Thursday
On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thursday November Class III milk futures closed a penny lower at $17.83. December up 19 at $17.32. January futures 4 higher at $16.71. February through […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 30, 2025
Dec. corn $4.30 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.91 and 1/4, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal $315.60, up $6.90Dec. soybean oil 49.65, down 51 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Government shutdown halts USDA milk data, delaying dairy risk calculations
A dairy market analyst says the lack of the USDA’s October Milk Production Report has the potential to slow down insurance payments for farmers. Sarina Sharp with the Daily Dairy Report tells Brownfield […]
Soybeans mostly up as China Commits to major U.S. purchases for 2025 and beyond
Soybeans were mixed, mostly higher, with commercial spread trade supporting the 2025/26 contracts. China says it will buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans this year and at least 25 […]
Big Buck, Big Story: Rob Sand’s 200-Inch Urban Bowhunt in Des Moines
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Iowa soybean leader says domestic demand key to improving farm income
An eastern Iowa farmer says profitability is his biggest concern heading into the 2026 growing season. Robb Ewoldt, who’s also a farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board, tells Brownfield, “It’s […]
China’s soybean commitment brings reassurance to U.S. farmers, says Kansas Soybean Assn CEO
The CEO of the Kansas Soybean Association says China’s verbal commitment to purchase U.S. soybeans helps provide some reassurance for farmers. Kaleb Little says the deal includes exports sales […]
Soybean yields dip from late-season dryness, but corn shows resilience in north central Illinois
A farmer in north central Illinois says it’s been a somewhat surprising harvest season. Mark Wilson, who raises corn, soybeans, and hogs in Stark County, says heavy disease pressure limited […]
Red crown rot spreading concern for Illinois soybean growers
A local co-operative manager says red crown rot is becoming an increasing concern for soybean growers in his area. Travis Gillett, who oversees the Alma branch of Effingham Equity in […]
Analyst says soybean rally presents selling opportunity
A market analyst says soybean producers have a good opportunity to sell some grain. Greg McBride with Allendale says the January futures contract went above the $11 mark this week […]