Higher diesel, seed prices may temper cover crop interest
An extension educator suspects rising input costs could slow cover crop adoption. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says there’s a lot of interest in using covers in the […]
Soybeans bounce ahead of upcoming talks with China
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts saw a bounce, pulling the nearby months to a modestly higher finish for the week, optimistic about the upcoming trade […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 8, 2026
Jul. corn $4.71 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.08, up 15 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $319.70, up 80 centsJul. soybean oil 74.32, up 17 pointsJul. Chicago […]
Bayer Crop Science and bp partner to expand camelina market for biofuels
A new partnership between Bayer Crop Science and bp could increase access to the biofuels market for farmers. Chad Bilby, biofuel crops innovation and commercial lead at Bayer, says the […]
Indianapolis-based Junior Chefs Academy teaching students about pork nutrition
An Indianapolis-based chef says an after-school program is teaching students about the versatility and nutritional value of pork. Ross Katz, executive director of the Junior Chefs Academy, says the curriculum […]
Iowa pork officials confident following rare pseudorabies detection
A pork industry official suggests the industry was well prepared following the first detection of pseudorabies in a domestic commercial swine herd in more than 20 years. Iowa Pork Producers […]
GT Thompson discusses USMCA reauthorization, says dairy adjustments needed
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been working for American farmers and ranchers. “Obviously I want to see USMCA kept intact. I think that’s […]
Long-term crop research studying ways to lower input costs and improve soil health
An ecosystem scientist at Michigan State University says cropping system research is highlighting ways farmers can offset fertilizer use and other inputs. Phil Robertson is the director of the Long-Term Agroecosystem Project […]
Demand for premium replacement females remains strong in the cattle sector
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says there continues to be strong demand for replacement females in the cattle sector. Tony Hancock tells Brownfield, “There were several, maybe commercial plus, pretty dag-gum good […]
Alfalfa weevils are early in Wisconsin this year
An entomologist says it’s time to scout for alfalfa weevils. Krista Hamilton with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield insect growth is ahead of plant development […]