Transition to El Niño could bring more dry weather for Midwest
A shift to an El Niño weather pattern could mean drier-than-normal conditions persist in the Midwest. Jacob Dickey, meteorologist for WCIA-TV in eastern Illinois, tells Brownfield, “We’ve been hit the […]
January WASDE report signals need for proactive grain marketing in 2026
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says the latest supply and demand report from the USDA caught the market off guard. Bryan Doherty says farmers need to use more proactive grain […]
Minnesota Ag Commissioner calls for clarity as ICE presence alarms farm workers
The head of Minnesota’s Department of Agriculture says the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents is affecting ag labor in the state. Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield the immigrant […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 15, 2026
Mar. corn $4.20 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.53, up 10 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $289.20, down $2.70Mar. soybean oil 52.97, up 199 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
New peer reviewed study shows Bayer’s Preceon Smart Corn could lead to more sustainable corn production
A recently released peer-reviewed study shows Bayer’s Preceon Smart Corn System could lead to more sustainable corn production. Elzandi Oosthuizen, senior vice president of the enterprise corn product team, says […]
Pillen urges lawmakers to pass farm data ownership bill
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says ag data privacy remains a priority. During his state of the state address Thursday, he said legislation that has been proposed would ensure that farmers […]
Auction demand remains steady as ag economy softens
A marketing specialist with Purple Wave Auctions says farmer demand has held steady despite a weaker ag economy. Andy Devine is the territory sales manager in central and western […]
Farmland values in a holding pattern as grain prices and interest rates weigh on market
A real estate agent says farmland values are currently in a holding pattern. Kraig Urkoski is with AgWest Land Brokers in Nebraska… “Land values have gotten a little softer with the price […]
Soybean, corn, wheat export sales notch multi-week highs post-holidays
U.S. export sales mostly showed improvements over the past week as business got back into full swing after the holidays. Corn, soybeans, and wheat all hit multi-week highs, with soybean […]
Craig unveils Farm and Family Relief Act to offset tariff-driven farm losses
The Ranking Member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is introducing a relief package to address farm income losses caused by tariffs. Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig says the Farm and […]