Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 29, 2025
May corn closed at $4.60 and 1/2, down 15 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.41, down 11 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $290.50, up $3.50May soybean oil closed at […]
Red meat exports to China hindered by retaliatory tariffs
The US Meat Export Federation’s vice president of economic analysis says China’s retaliatory tariffs have halted red meat exports to the country. Erin Borror says the disruption could be costly […]
Soybean Innovation Lab spared through donation
The director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, at the University of Illinois, says its progress toward developing a global soybean value chain will continue. “It’s a lovely gift. It’s a […]
Minnesota FFA students commit to ag education
More than 20 Minnesota FFA students pledged to become ag teachers during the Minnesota FFA Convention Tuesday. Twenty-two Minnesota FFA members signed with nine universities and technical colleges during a […]
Rains delay corn planting
The recent rains have kept west-central Missouri farmer Ronnie Russell from wrapping up corn planting. “The last day I planted was this past Saturday and I was pushing it a […]
EPA’s PFAS plan includes path forward for biosolids
The Environmental Protection Agency could be moving forward with plans to address PFAS or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination from biosolids as part of recently announced action plans. Administrator Lee […]
Planting progress pressures soybeans, corn
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. 18% of the U.S. crop is planted, faster than average, and with generally favorable conditions expected this week. Globally, soybeans are monitoring […]
Grain indemnity bill provides needed changes for Indiana farmers
The chair of the Indiana Senate Ag Committee says the state’s farmers will have added protections in the event of a grain elevator failure. Jean Leising says Senate Bill 461 provides […]
Back and forth trade dispute leads to continued market volatility
Photo of Jim McCormick by Brent Barnett/Brownfield An ag economist says the trade dispute between the U.S. and China has created some uncertainty for the commodity markets. “These tariffs that […]
St. Paul Highland Park named Minnesota Premier FFA Chapter
For the first time an urban chapter has been named the Premier FFA Chapter in Minnesota. Highland Park Senior High ag teacher and FFA advisor Harley Brown says the St. […]