Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 31, 2026
May corn $4.57 and 3/4, up 2 centsMay soybeans $11.71, up 11 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $316.40, up $1.50May soybean oil 68.88, up 41 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.16 and […]
Sorghum acres at least partially impacted by drought in Plains
Sorghum planted area is projected to decline in 2026. The USDA expects 6.12 million acres of to be planted to sorghum this year, down 8% from last year. Ongoing drought […]
Market analyst says high input costs driving long-term shift toward more U.S. soybean acreage
The president of AgResource Company says higher costs of production for corn could result in a long-term shift toward more soybean acres in the U.S. Dan Basse says the soybean market had a positive reaction to the USDA’s […]
U.S. cattle producers urged to focus on management as the risk of NWS continues
A veterinarian says producer education and herd monitoring are critical to protecting the U.S. cattle herd from New World screwworm. Dr. Thach Winslow, outside cattle veterinary consultant for Elanco’s beef […]
RFA optimistic historic RVOs mean E15 isn’t far behind
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says he’s disappointed there’s still no permanent solution for nationwide, year-round E15. Geoff Cooper says despite multiple missed deadlines for a […]
Hay harvested area likely to increase in 2026
The USDA expects 50.113 million acres of hay to be harvested in 2026. That would be up 1% on the year, at least implying a larger national supply, but that […]
Federal agencies partner to improve grazing management
The USDA says it’s taking steps to improve grazing access on federal lands to help strengthen the U.S. cattle industry. In a news release, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says […]
Refiners unhappy with new RVO guidelines
A petroleum group says the EPA’s new biofuel blending requirements will cost consumers and taxpayers more. Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield that it isn’t the case. “There’s really […]
USDA projecting rise in cotton acres, dip for rice
U.S. farmers are expected to plant more cotton acres in 2026, while cutting back on rice. Upland cotton planted is pegged at 9.51 million acres, up 4% from 2025, at […]
Farmer-led innovation boosting growth in Indiana’s agbioscience sector, new study finds
A new study from AgriNovus Indiana shows the agbioscience sector contributes more than $82 billion in economic activity across the state. Cayla Chiddister says farmer-led innovation is helping address some […]