Missouri Soybeans See Opportunity for More Crush Facilities
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, hear from Missouri Soybeans CEO, Casey Wasser, who says the state’s soybean crush remains strong. Listen now to learn more! The post Missouri Soybeans See […]
Lessons to be learned
An agronomist suggests the 2025 growing season offered opportunities to learn how to improve nutrient management. Cody Hornaday with Koch Agronomic Services says there were weather extremes across the Corn […]
Reviewing biosecurity plan more important than ever
An animal disease researcher says producers should consider additional animal health and farm biosecurity measures. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield a certificate of veterinary inspection […]
Ag finance specialist urges farmers to pair agronomic and economic plans for 2026 profitability
An ag finance specialist recommends a comprehensive plan as farmers aspire to be profitable in 2026. “Blending an agronomic plan with an economic plan.” John Maman with Nutrien Ag Solutions […]
A lower finish for soybeans, corn and wheat were mixed
Soybeans ended the day modestly lower on technical selling with the January contract down 4 and 1/2 cents to $10.58 and 3/4. Soybeans started the day higher, but couldn’t hold […]
Gratiot County farmer reflects on severe drought conditions in mid-Michigan
A mid-Michigan farmer says this fall was the driest in more than a decade in his area. Gratiot County’s John Peck tells Brownfield rain in the middle of harvest didn’t […]
Cash dairy prices steady Friday at the CME
*This updates a previous report from earlier. Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged in light trading Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.73. One sale was recorded At that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3350. No sales were recorded. Cheese […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 26, 2025
Mar. corn $4.50, down 1 centJan. soybeans $10.58 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $303.70, down $1.00Jan soybean oil 48.72, down 31 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.19, down […]
No CME cash dairy trading Friday
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange had limited trading activity Friday following the Christmas holiday, and cash dairy trading isn’t scheduled to resume until after 5:00 pm Friday. Prices were mostly higher Wednesday […]
Mellenthin elected to USB Executive Committee
A Wisconsin farmer is now part of the United Soybean Board Executive Committee. Tony Mellenthin, wife Katie, and their family farm near Eau Galle. As a member of the executive […]