Rice sector benefits from latest USDA assistance
Rice has the highest per-acre payment rate in USDA’s new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, at more than $132 per acre. Jake Westlin with USA Rice says rice farmers have been […]
Cattle futures kick off the new year with big gains
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by the midday gains in beef and the direct trade during the session. Feeders had additional support from […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 2, 2026
Mar. corn $4.37 and 1/2, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.45 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $296.00, down $3.40Mar. soybean oil 49.30, up 74 pointsMar. […]
Soybeans, corn begin the year weak, while wheat finishes Friday’s session mixed
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, furthering the week’s losses. Conditions look favorable in most of Brazil, with the trade expecting record production in 2026. Dry weather […]
Higher production costs strain ag finances, banking leader says
A banking leader says a squeeze on agricultural profitability is one of his biggest concerns this year. Ed Elfmann, senior vice president of agricultural and rural banking policy for the […]
November soybean crush, corn for ethanol use numbers mixed
The domestic soybean crush maintained a relatively strong pace in November 2025. The USDA says the monthly crush of 221 million bushels fell 15 million from October’s all-time high, but […]
2025 Beck’s PFR data shows yield boost with applying nitrogen in soybeans
A regional agronomy manager at Beck’s Hybrids says longstanding research data shows early-season nitrogen applications on soybeans could have an impact on yield. Steve Gauck tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen a big value in […]
Indiana’s dairy herd remains HPAI free, BOAH continues to urge strong biosecurity practices
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the dairy industry continues to monitor the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Denise Derrer Spears tells Brownfield, “We’ve achieved stage four under USDA’s […]
Indiana’s dairy herd remains HPAI free, BOAH continues to urge strong biosecurity practices
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the dairy industry continues to monitor the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Denise Derrer Spears tells Brownfield, “We’ve achieved stage four under USDA’s […]
New IFCA interim president plans to use experience to guide the organization
The new interim president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) says he plans to lean on his twelve years of experience to help guide the organization into the […]