Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 13, 2026
Mar. corn $4.31 and 3/4, up 1/2 centMar. soybeans $11.33, down 4 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $309.20, up $1.30Mar. soybean oil 57.08, down 46 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.48 and […]
USDA issues $1.89 billion in Emergency Livestock Relief Program payments to farmers
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has issued $1.89 billion in Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments. These are the final payments going to livestock producers who applied for ELRP 2023 and […]
Beck’s Hybrids launches free digital tool to deliver customized product recommendations
Beck’s Hybrids has launched a new digital tool to help farmers make informed decisions about their product selections for 2026. Jim Schwartz, director of research, agronomy, and PFR, says SeedIQ […]
Weather experts see drought relief potential under El Niño shift
All signs point to El Nino. Ag meteorologist Xander Lowry with Aura Commodities says outlooks agree water temperatures in the central Pacific are warming up. “And when you think […]
Cash dairy prices end week mostly steady
Cash dairy prices mostly steady Friday, with butter losing some of Thursday’s big gain in value at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remains unchanged at $0.72. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3875. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44. No sales were […]
Growing Illinois Beef Expo returns to two-day show in new arena
The public relations manager with the Illinois Beef Association says the annual Illinois Beef Expo is expanding. Olivia Hoots tells Brownfield the event’s three featured shows have a new home. […]
NPB focuses on young consumers, swine health in new strategy
An official with the National Pork Board says their new three-year strategic plan has officially launched, an effort to help drive the industry forward. Dr. Brett Kaysen, senior vice president […]
Farm financial stress rising, but no credit crisis looming
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect the financial pressures facing farmers to spiral out of control. Nathan Kauffman with Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says while some producers […]
Michigan Agriculture Advancement highlights conservation, niche markets and food-grade grain opportunities
A Michigan-based nonprofit is dedicated to fostering farmer networks that enhance farm profitability and stewardship for long-term resilience. Julie Doll leads the Michigan Agriculture Advancement. “We go after the early […]
Group of teens take on international food security issues through the Ohio Youth Institute
A group of Ohio high school students are developing international solutions to help address global food insecurity challenges. Isa Bernstein, a 2025 Borloug Scholar, says the Ohio Youth Institute is […]