Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 9, 2025
Mar. corn $4.48, up 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $10.98 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $301.30, down $5.00Jan soybean oil 51.02, down 16 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Changes coming to federal crop insurance in 2026
The president of an Ohio-based insurance agency says U.S. farmers will see some big changes to their federal crop insurance coverage options for 2026. Jason Williamson, with Williamson Crop Insurance, […]
Soybeans down, corn up, wheat mixed post-USDA update
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. U.S. ending stocks were unchanged from November, and the USDA made no changes to South American production or exports. Imports by China […]
Soybeans down, corn up, wheat mixed post USDA update
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. U.S. ending stocks were unchanged from November, and the USDA made no changes to South American production or exports. Imports by China […]
Five new directors elected to Illinois Farm Bureau Board
One of the newest members of the Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors says the organization needs to re-focus on farmers. Henry County farmer Brian Corkill was elected over the […]
Little change in dairy supply & demand report
The December USDA supply and demand report had no surprises in the dairy sector. Milk production forecasts are unchanged from November, but USDA is predicting lower production in 2026 based […]
Trump pledges to revise equipment emissions guidelines
President Trump says he wants to extend new, less restrictive emissions standards to include farm machinery. During the White House roundtable event where he announced farmer assistance payments, Trump criticized […]
Indigo Ag launches Nemora to reduce SCN impact
An agronomist says a new tool can help farmers manage soybean cyst nematode pressure. Bryan Randall with Indigo Ag says Nemora is an EPA registered soybean bionematicide seed treatment. “It […]
Soybean prices trickling lower in December
Soybean futures have been under pressure to start the week. Market analyst Greg McBride with Allendale says soybeans have been a little overvalued since the beginning of the month. “Big […]
USDA increases 2025 beef, poultry production estimates, lowers pork
The USDA has raised its 2025 beef and poultry production projections, while lowering their outlook for pork. Beef is now seen at 25.95 billion pounds, up 194 million from November […]