Soybeans, corn down, but above day’s lows, watching weather, crude oil
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Old crop export sales were a marketing year low at 5.2 million bushels and the trade’s waiting to see what happens […]
Cattle futures under pressure as boxed beef drops
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by technical selling and the sharply lower move in boxed beef. June live cattle closed $3.42 lower at $250.05 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 7, 2026
Jul. corn $4.67 and 1/2, down 1 centJul. soybeans $11.92 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $318.90, up $1.60Jul. soybean oil 74.15, down 87 pointsJul. Chicago wheat […]
Iowa grower counts cost of hauling corn amid diesel increase
Escalating fuel prices are being felt on farms across the U.S. North Iowa farmer Casey Schlichting says the cost of hauling corn is going up. “$4.25, $4.35 corn and you […]
DOJ settles lawsuit against Agri Stats
The Department of Justice has settled their civil lawsuit against data company Agri Stats for potential anticompetitive practices in the meat industry. In a social media post on Thursday, acting […]
Increased interest in global flavors drives demand for ground pork
The National Pork Board says growing demand for ground pork provides opportunities for the industry. Sarah Showalter, director of consumer and business insights says pork is a versatile protein that delivers on convenience, […]
Illinois ag groups relieved spray notification bill stalls
Several Illinois ag groups are relieved that legislation calling for more than 24 hours notification before applying some agricultural chemicals has stalled in the General Assembly. Corey Lacey, environmental policy […]
Ag Committee member pleased with House farm bill
A House Ag Committee member says he’s pleased with its version of the farm bill. Wisconsin’s 8th District Republican Tony Weid says, “I feel like we are actually putting the farm back in […]
Drought impacting nearly three-quarters of U.S. cattle herd
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly three-quarters of the U.S. cattle herd is being impacted by significant drought conditions. Craig Uden, president of the Nebraska Cattlemen, says the lack […]
Keystone Cooperative announces 2026 SEED Professionals class
An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recent high school graduates find careers in agriculture. Eight students from across the state will be joining Keystone’s Securing Experience and Employee Development (SEED) Class of […]