Cattle futures drop ahead of widespread direct trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday decline in boxed beef and traders waiting for direct business to get underway. There was additional […]
E15 supporters urge Congress to finish the job on year-round sales
Ethanol advocates say a federal solution for year-round sales of E15 is long overdue. Nick Bowdish, president and CEO of southwest Iowa-based Elite Octane, says the debate over a permanent […]
New USDA farm income report highlights financial challenges
An ag economist says USDA’s new farm income report highlights how hard it is for farmers and ranchers to keep producing. Danny Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation says this […]
Biofuels industry eyes 2026 recovery as E15, RVO decisions loom
A biofuels supporter says 2026 could be a rebound year for the industry. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says the entire biofuels sector is searching […]
Early February market rally an unexpected gift for farmers
An unexpected gift. “This has been quite a gift, quite an opportunity for farmers.” Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing, says this week’s announcement of China […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 5, 2026
Mar. corn $4.35, up 5 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.12 and 1/4, up 20 centsMar. soybean meal $303.20, up $7.00Mar. soybean oil 55.65, down 1 pointMar. Chicago wheat $5.35 and […]
Deep freeze unlikely to curb overwintering crop pests in Upper Midwest
Recent cold weather is not expected to have much impact on overwintering crop pests in the Upper Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension pest management specialist Anthony Hanson says temps plummeted […]
Morning glory, Johnson grass resurfacing as weed concerns for farmers
A weed management specialist says some species that haven’t been an issue are starting to cause problems for growers. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson tells Brownfield morning glory […]
Soybeans see follow through buying linked to China demand talk
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was another round of support from talk that China might buy more U.S. soybeans this marketing year. However, there aren’t many […]
Inside D.C. – insurance changes make 2026 a pivotal year for risk management
The Vice President of Farm Services with NAU Country Insurance says recent changes to crop insurance coverage will make this a pivotal year for risk management. Rich Morrison tells Brownfield […]