U.S. Department of Energy updates 45Z GREET model, biofuel groups call it ‘major win’
Biofuel groups are responding positively to the U.S. Department of Energy’s update to the 45ZCF-GREET model, released on Friday. Emily Skor with Growth Energy says she views this as a […]
Growing dairy production limits milk prices in USDA’s outlook
The USDA is projecting increased milk supplies and declining cheese prices to overhang the market this year and next. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased […]
Rootless corn plaguing some farmers
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says rootless corn syndrome has been an issue for many farmers this spring. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all […]
El Nino could increase crop disease pressure this summer, expert warns
A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with […]
Corn finishes Friday steady to firm as soybeans, wheat weaken
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to the week-to-week decline. Development conditions continue to look favorable in much of the region. The trade’s also watching late harvest […]
High beef prices changing consumer buying habits
A member of Certified Angus Beef says high beef prices are causing consumers to shift their purchasing habits. Tracey Erickson, senior executive vice president, says demand for ground beef is […]
Cattle futures lower to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, watching direct business unfold. August live cattle closed $1.50 lower at $241.17 and October live cattle closed $1.60 lower […]
Tar spot confirmed in the Eastern Corn Belt for the first time in 2026
An extension plant pathologist says tar spot has been confirmed for the first time this year. Darcy Telenko says the disease was found in a test plot in Randolph County, Indiana. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 12, 2026
Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, up 1 centJul. soybeans $11.13 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $301.30, down 40 centsJul. soybean oil 74.28, down 17 pointsJul. Chicago […]
RFA: U.S. ethanol exports running 13% ahead of record 2025 pace
2026 could be another record year for U.S. ethanol exports. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says through April the pace is 13 percent ahead of last year. “And last […]