Falling farm income pressuring crop sector
An ag economist says declining farm income trends continue to raise concerns across the farm economy. Scott Irwin, professor and chair of agricultural marketing at the University of Illinois, says […]
Markets await clarity on potential Iran ag purchases
A market analyst says it remains to be seen if Iran begins to make purchases of U.S. ag goods. Jim McCormick is with AgMarket.Net and says, “That’s the hard part about […]
USMCA enters renegotiation as the U.S. seeks changes, ag groups back updates
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the United States isn’t renewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement in its current form and will pursue changes. Gregg Doud, the CEO of the National Milk Producers […]
Crop disease risk rising in corn and soybeans as steamy weather persists
An Extension field crops pathologist says the hot, humid weather is likely to bring an onslaught of disease issues. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin–Madison tells Brownfield, “The way the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 1, 2026
Sep. corn $4.22 and 3/4, up 6 centsAug. soybeans $11.33 and 1/4, up 9 centsAug. soybean meal $305.30, up $1.40Aug. soybean oil 66.69, down 24 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.00, up […]
Broiler placements stay ahead of 2025 pace
The 2026 broiler hatchery pace continues to run ahead of 2025, implying a year-to-year rise in chicken production. The USDA says 256.232 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, rising […]
Beef-on-dairy breeding continues to limit dairy replacement heifer supply
A livestock economist says a shift is underway in how farmers are balancing replacement heifers with breeding more beef-on-dairy animals. Abbi Groves with CoBank tells Brownfield nearly 800,000 fewer heifers […]
Kansas agronomist warns of rising corn disease pressure
An agronomist says excessive rainfall, humidity and hail damage are setting state for another year for heavy disease pressure in the U.S. corn crop. Teal Mills covers eastern Kansas with […]
USMEF: Protecting Mexico market a priority during USMCA review
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says the Trump administration’s announcement not to extend the USMCA didn’t come as a surprise. But, Joe Schuele, senior vice president of communications, says there’s […]
May soybean crush, corn for ethanol use both up on year
The domestic soybean crush continues to hang around some lofty levels. The USDA says 213 million bushels of beans were used for meal and oil production in May, down 5 […]