Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 7, 2026
Dec. corn $5.02, down 6 centsNov. soybeans $12.97 and 1/2, down 5 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $365.80, up $11.00Dec. soybean oil 67.68, down 223 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.86 and […]
Fuel analyst questions impact of dyed diesel order
A fuel economist says he has some concerns about President Trump’s executive order on red dyed diesel. Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy says he’s doubtful the action will provide significant […]
Boosting corn demand key to profitability
The chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says finding ways to increase corn demand is vital to farmer profitability. Matt Raben, who farms in Gallatin County in southeastern Illinois, […]
Broiler sets, placements fall on week, rise on year
Broiler numbers fell sharply over the past week while holding ahead of last year. The USDA says 246.428 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 3.178 million on the […]
Iowa harvest gains momentum after wet start
Harvest activity has picked up steam in Iowa this week. Iowa City farmer Jay Buline tells Brownfield his corn crop has been a pleasant surprise. “In southeast Iowa we’re seeing […]
USDA launches seed sovereignty initiative with $180 million investment
The USDA is investing in the nation’s plant germplasm collections, a move officials say will support future plant breeding and agricultural research. Speaking at a farm in Prairie City, Iowa […]
Dietitian highlights dairy’s role in student-athlete health
The role of dairy in a well-balanced diet. Emily Lyday, a registered dietitian with St. Vincent Sports Performance, says proper student nutrition helps support healthy brain and bone development. “Often […]
Ethanol production back on higher track
U.S. ethanol production bounced back last week as seasonal maintenance eased. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.053 million barrels per day, up 46,000 on the week, but […]
Diesel executive orders bring confusion amid potential relief
The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says executive orders at the state and federal level to allow highway use of dyed diesel could help […]
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