Cattle futures close sharply higher, lean hogs were lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, buying back part of the recent losses, with help from the midday gains in boxed beef. However, […]
Pritzker directs agencies to boost domestic markets and mental health support for Illinois ag
The governor of Illinois has issued an executive order declaring an agricultural export crisis. J.B. Pritzker signed an order on Wednesday directing state agencies to take immediate action to enhance […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 29, 2025
Dec. corn $4.34, up 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.80 and 1/4, up 2 centsDec. soybean meal $308.70, up $2.20Dec. soybean oil 50.16, down 10 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.32 and 1/4, up […]
Fall migration increasing threat of HPAI to Illinois poultry flocks; first case of season detected
The Illinois state veterinarian says the fall migration season is bringing an increased risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to the state’s poultry producers. Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, […]
Farm Bureau Seeks Answers on What FSA Can Do During Government Shutdown
A farm organization is trying to find out what the Farm Service Agency’s limitations are during the government shutdown. American Farm Bureau Federation’s John Newton tells Brownfield their team is […]
Ethanol output dips but stays strong, Gulf stock build might signal export growth
U.S. ethanol production eased slightly over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.091 million barrels per day, down 21,000 from the near one-year high hit […]
Reflecting on 40 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness – and the Ongoing Challenges in Rural Communities
This month of October marks the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Four decades of pink ribbons, awareness campaigns, survivor stories, and a growing sense of community around a […]
Soybean market awaits U.S.-China trade framework details, analyst says
A market analyst says the details matter in a new trade framework between the U.S. and China. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing says… “I think the futures market has rallied […]
Soybean basis improves in Northern Plains ahead of U.S.-China trade talks
Randy Martinson, a market analyst in Fargo, North Dakota, says there’s been an improvement in basis at local soybean crush plants ahead of this week’s meeting between the U.S. and […]
Nebraska farmer hopes negotiations lead to concrete soybean deal with China
A farmer in northeast Nebraska says he’s cautiously optimistic that trade talks between the U.S. and China could result in an agreement that includes soybeans. “We need it desperately.” […]