Ag lender: working capital biggest concern for Missouri farmers
An ag lender says many farmers are heading into spring in good financial shape, but tighter margins have created more stress. Brian Zimmerschied with FCS Financial in Missouri tells Brownfield […]
SoyFoam: Planting to Protect
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council secretary Pat Sullivan says the Council recently wrapped up its SoyFoam: Planting to Protect campaign. He tells Brownfield the soy checkoff promotion highlighted a […]
South Dakota governor rejects lab-grown meat ban, calls for 5-Year study
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has vetoed a bill that would ban cell-cultured protein in the state. House Bill 1077 would make certain kinds of food, like lab-grown protein, illegal to […]
Scouting drones can help farmers make better in-season crop management decisions
Drone technology has come a long way in the past decade, as the machines are used for both field applications and crop scouting. Karl Bobholz from Renk Seed has been […]
Cattle futures mostly higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher ahead of the week’s direct business. April live cattle closed $.95 higher at $238.20 and June live cattle […]
Farmer says Summit pipeline key to Iowa’s biofuels economy
A farmer from northwestern Iowa says he’s hopeful state lawmakers can pass legislation that would allow the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project to move forward. Kelly Nieuwenhuis raises corn and […]
Expert says leadership gaps can derail farm succession planning
A member of the Purdue Ag Alumni Association says having the right succession plan in place is key to preserving the farm for the next generation. Jim Bishop, owner of […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat finish mixed ahead of USDA update
Soybeans were mixed. There’s more rain in the forecast for Argentina, while Brazil’s record harvest continues to move forward. There are concerns about the impact of excessively wet weather in […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 9, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.10 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $297.80, down $5.80Mar. soybean oil 56.69, up 136 pointsMar. […]
Soybean farmers say aid helps short term, but stronger markets are needed
A pair of Illinois soybean farmers say they’re planning for a less than profitable 2026 crop. Heath Houck, who farms in Montgomery County and serves on the Illinois Soybean Association […]