Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 4, 2025
Jul. corn $4.85 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $12.22 and 3/4, up 19 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $320.90, up $1.60Jul. soybean oil 76.53, up 137 pointsJul. […]
Ohio corn 33% complete, one farmer already finished with 2026 planting
A central Ohio farmer says he wrapped up the 2026 planting season in late April. Scott Metzger says warm temperatures and a lack of rainfall helped push progress along. “We […]
Iowa farmers a little behind on planting
The planting place is slightly behind normal in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows corn at 42 percent planted, compared to the five-year average of 44 percent. Soybean planting […]
Southwest Indiana farmer wraps up planting in April, earliest on record
A southwest Indiana farmer says he recently wrapped up the 2026 planting season. Ben Kron says it’s his earliest spring on record. “I don’t know of another year in the […]
National Young Farmers Coalition says more support needed for young producers in Senate Farm Bill proposal
The National Young Farmers Coalition says the farm bill recently passed out of the U.S. House fails to provide meaningful investments for new and beginning producers. Vanessa Garcia Planco, director of government relations, tells Brownfield, “We would love […]
38% of U.S. corn, 33% of soybeans planted
U.S. corn and soybean planting and emergence made gains over the past week. Overall, weather looks favorable for activity and early development, but parts of the region have seen excessive […]
Kansas farmer says winter wheat conditions declining rapidly
A central Kansas farmer says on-going drought is taking its toll on his corps. Rick Schlender tells Brownfield his winter wheat crop is in rough shape. “Things look tough […]
Cold temperatures hinder emergence in Nebraska
An agronomist based in central Nebraska says a recent stretch of cold weather has created some emergence issues. Phil Swantek with Hogemeyer Hybrids says corn and soybeans should rebound if […]
Trucks rolling as north Iowa grain sales stay strong ahead of planting
A farmer in north Iowa says a lot of stored grain sold ahead of planting. Chris Edgington grows corn and soybeans near St. Ansgar. “We’ve got several soy processing plants […]
Federal investigation targets meatpacking industry practices
The Trump administration is investigating the four major meat processors for potential antitrust violations. In a news conference on Monday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department is […]