Tight margins could push more acres to soybeans in 2026
A market analyst says farmers could plant more soybeans in 2026 to help offset record input costs. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says margins have been extremely tight especially […]
Ag lender encourages early communication as producers navigate financial pressures
An ag financing specialist says growers should stay in close contact with their lenders regardless of whether they qualify for the USDA’s Bridge Assistance Program. Ian McGonigal with GreenStone Farm […]
Holiday soy exports
An extension ag economist is watching soybean export business to close out what should be a quiet end to 2025. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says there’s typically not […]
Wolf delisting bill passes House
Legislation that would remove wolves from the Endangered Species List has again passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin co-authored the Pet and Livestock Protection Act […]
Cordonnier: lack of South America weather problems keeps grain prices in check
An analyst says a weather scare in South America could help improve U.S. grain prices, but so far, there aren’t any concerns. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says […]
Soybeans see another round of losses, with corn weak and wheat mixed
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, seeing notable week-to-week losses. Soybeans continue to monitor weather in South America, which looks good, aside from dry conditions in parts of […]
Weed management strategies for 2026
An agronomy systems specialist at Ohio State University says farmers should start planning their weed management strategies for the 2026 crop year. Stephanie Karhoff says weed control starts in the fall. […]
Boozman: lawmakers can make headway on farm bill in 2026
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’s optimistic lawmakers can make progress on a new farm bill in 2026. John Boozman from Arkansas says even in an […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 19, 2025
Mar. corn $4.43 and 3/4, down 3/4 centJan. soybeans $10.49 and 1/4, down 3 centsJan. soybean meal $297.60, down 80 centsJan soybean oil 47.90, down 11 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.09 […]
USTR plans to address agricultural disputes in USMCA review
The U.S. Trade Representative says unresolved agricultural issues remain a top priority in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Ambassador Jamieson Greer recently told lawmakers improving market access for U.S. dairy products will […]