Compeer’s Economic Minute – Impacts of Government Shutdown on Agricultural Economy and Market Trends
In this episode with Ag Economist Dr. Megan Roberts, we discuss the economic impacts of a government shutdown on farmers, delayed USDA data releases, and potential impacts on government payments. […]
Compeer’s Economic Minute – Impacts of Government Shutdown on the Agricultural Economy and Market Trends
In this episode with Ag Economist Dr. Megan Roberts, we discuss the economic impacts of a government shutdown on farmers, delayed USDA data releases, and potential impacts on government payments. […]
Soybean prices climb on strong domestic demand, China trade hopes
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Beans had another round of spillover from meal on domestic demand as they continue to wait for the end-of-the-month tariff meeting with […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 20, 2025
Dec. corn $4.23 and 1/4, up 3/4 centNov. soybeans $10.31 and 3/4, up 12 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $285.00, up $4.00Dec. soybean oil 51.31, up 18 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 20, 2025
Dec. corn $4.23 and 1/4, up 3/4 centNov. soybeans $10.31 and 3/4, up 12 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $285.00, up $4.00Dec. soybean oil 51.31, up 18 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Harvest better than expected despite drought, says Michigan Corn president
The Michigan Corn Growers Association president says drought conditions have taken the top end off yields in his region. John Delmotte grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Monroe County. “Harvest conditions […]
Harvest better than expected despite drought, says Michigan Corn president
The Michigan Corn Growers Association president says drought conditions have taken the top end off yields in his region. John Delmotte grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Monroe County. “Harvest conditions […]
Variable rainfall leads to inconsistent yields in southwest Nebraska
Southwest Nebraska farmer Jan TenBensel says soybean yields have been extremely variable this year. “It looked really good, but it wasn’t quite as good as it looked, but not a […]
Soybean yields a bright spot for northeast Kansas farmer
A northeast Kansas farmer says his soybean yields have been a pleasant surprise. Brett Neibling tells Brownfield, “I would say it’s probably well above the average for yield. I was […]
November SNAP payments could be delayed due to ongoing government shutdown
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says the ongoing federal government shutdown could impact November payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Emily Weikert Bryant says millions of hungry Americans could go without […]