Farmers to EPA: release RVOs on time
The administrator of the U.S. EPA said the agency is taking a closer look at how often Renewable Volume Obligations are adjusted under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Lee Zeldin told […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 19, 2025
May corn closed at $4.62, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.08 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $297.70, down $2.20May soybean oil […]
Soybeans, wheat see midweek losses
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade continues to monitor harvest activity in South America which is advancing in Argentina and nearing the 75% mark for Brazil. […]
Cattle futures higher, waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop. April lives closed $1.45 higher at $206.82 and June live cattle closed $1.85 […]
Chinese ship fees disproportionally impact agriculture
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition’s Executive Director says a proposal before the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office would be devastating for exports. Peter Friedman calls proposed penalties under the Trade Act an […]
Broiler sets drop on week, but stay ahead of last year
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week while maintaining their faster than 2024 pace. The USDA says 249.95 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, falling 2.344 million on […]
Ag has a big impact on the economy, despite challenges
The ag industry contributes more than $9.5 trillion to the U.S. economy, according to the ninth annual Feeding the Economy report. John Bode is CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, […]
A whole day dedicated to trade
Indiana Governor Mike Braun proclaimed March 19th as Indiana Ag Trade Day to emphasize the importance of exports to the state’s ag industry. Indiana director of agriculture Don Lamb tells Brownfield… […]
Brazil on track for record soybean crop
Brazil remains on track to produce a record soybean crop in 2025. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the South American country continues to build production capacity. “They’ve […]
Minnesota Farm Bureau talks legislative priorities during day on the hill
Minnesota Farm Bureau members gathered at the state capitol in St. Paul to discuss legislative priorities with lawmakers this week. President Dan Glessing says there was a lot of engagement. […]