Much warmer days ahead; rains to return to the Heartland, centered on the southern Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in much of the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific […]
Farmer hopes for important updates in USMCA review
A Wisconsin dairy farmer is hoping this summer’s review of the USMCA trade deal will take care of the loopholes that allow unintended trade problems. Amber Horn-Leiterman tells Brownfield that […]
Craig: farm bill coalition at risk
The ranking member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the damage to the farm bill coalition in Congress could have lasting impacts on future farm bills. Angie Craig says […]
Soybeans, corn down, but above day’s lows, watching weather, crude oil
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Old crop export sales were a marketing year low at 5.2 million bushels and the trade’s waiting to see what happens […]
Cattle futures under pressure as boxed beef drops
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by technical selling and the sharply lower move in boxed beef. June live cattle closed $3.42 lower at $250.05 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 7, 2026
Jul. corn $4.67 and 1/2, down 1 centJul. soybeans $11.92 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $318.90, up $1.60Jul. soybean oil 74.15, down 87 pointsJul. Chicago wheat […]
Iowa grower counts cost of hauling corn amid diesel increase
Escalating fuel prices are being felt on farms across the U.S. North Iowa farmer Casey Schlichting says the cost of hauling corn is going up. “$4.25, $4.35 corn and you […]
DOJ settles lawsuit against Agri Stats
The Department of Justice has settled their civil lawsuit against data company Agri Stats for potential anticompetitive practices in the meat industry. In a social media post on Thursday, acting […]
Increased interest in global flavors drives demand for ground pork
The National Pork Board says growing demand for ground pork provides opportunities for the industry. Sarah Showalter, director of consumer and business insights says pork is a versatile protein that delivers on convenience, […]
Illinois ag groups relieved spray notification bill stalls
Several Illinois ag groups are relieved that legislation calling for more than 24 hours notification before applying some agricultural chemicals has stalled in the General Assembly. Corey Lacey, environmental policy […]