Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 26, 2025
May corn closed at $4.51 and 1/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.01, down 3/4 centMay soybean meal closed at $293.60, down $1.50May soybean oil closed at […]
Another quiet close for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans closed mixed. Contracts were firm for most of the day, but those gains wilted late in most months with a lack of any real fresh fundamental news. The trade’s […]
TCFA chairman says increased market access for beef is needed
The chairman of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association says not all beef trade is equitable. Robby Kirkland, vice president and manager for the Kirkland Feedlot, told members of the U.S. […]
Prioritizing weed control this spring
An agronomy specialist with Corteva Agriscience says weed control should be a priority during the growing season. Brooklynne Dalton, portfolio marketing lead for corn herbicides, says it’s important for growers […]
Markets eye key reports next week
An ag economist says he expects grain market activity to be relatively quiet the rest of the week. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says the markets are in a wait […]
Farmland prices, farm equipment sales sink
An ag economist says weak economic conditions are having an impact on farmland and equipment purchases. Ernie Goss with Creighton University tells Brownfield farmland prices declined for the 10th time […]
Broiler sets, placements stick to higher pace
2025 broiler sets and placements continue to move faster than 2024. The USDA says 249.476 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, jumping 1.198 million on the week and 1% […]
Protecting animal health from outside threats
Protecting animal health from outside threats is essential to safeguarding the U.S. food supply. Dr. Kelli Werling with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says unwanted pathogens are typically introduced […]
Ag groups ask USTR for exemption from shipping fees
Several ag groups are seeking an exemption for ag products from proposed fees on Chinese vessels as the U.S. tries to level the playing field for shipbuilders. “We could potentially […]
New tool to manage corn rootworm coming
Durastak, Syngenta’s latest innovative corn trait stack for corn rootworm protection was approved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will be broadly available in hybrids from both Golden Harvest and […]