Missouri cattle producer questions MDA beef and dairy grant selection process
A southern Missouri cattle producer is raising questions about the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s grant selection process after reviewing a list of recipients. In a Conservatives for Rural Missouri Facebook post, George […]
Drought, heat threaten grain production around the world
Weather challenges across the world are bringing global grain supplies into question. EarthDaily global crop intelligence lead Nick Ohrtman says Europe has struggled with drought. “The European crop has been, […]
Jill Makovec Named Inaugural “Rooted in Gratitude” Honoree for Contributions to Wisconsin Agriculture
The Food + Farm Exploration Center has named Jill Makovec of Dane and Grant/Iowa counties an inaugural Rooted in Gratitude Community Catalyst Honoree, recognizing her leadership, communication and service on […]
Lower yield, ending stocks guesses support corn
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s production guess was up on the month due to higher acreage numbers, which canceled out a cut in yield. Still, […]
MSU wheat trials show strong 2026 yields as USDA projects back-to-back record years
A wheat extension educator says he expects near record wheat yields across Michigan. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington says, “I think growers were surprised when they went to the field.” “The yields […]
Record corn, soybean acreage offsets lower USDA yield estimates
The USDA added more corn and soybean acres in its latest production estimates, which included the first survey-based yield forecasts of the season. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing tells Brownfield […]
FDA seeks greater oversight of food ingredients through proposed GRAS rule changes
The Food and Drug Administration says it is taking steps to increase transparency in the food safety system. Acting commissioner Kyle Diamantas says the FDA has proposed changes to modernize the […]
Michigan State Extension helps farmers test for PFAS and manage risks
An Extension educator says proactive testing is helping farmers better understand their risk of PFAS exposure. Michigan State University Extension’s Faith Cullins Nobis tells Brownfield, “Right now we don’t have […]
Sutter: U.S. soybean export sales strong ahead of fall harvest
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says export demand for U.S. soybeans looks strong ahead of fall harvest. Jim Sutter says U.S. soybean export sales at this point […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 12, 2026
Sep. corn $4.57, up 20 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans $11.64 and 3/4, up 17 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $308.50, up $3.50Sep. soybean oil 69.16, up 59 pointsSep. Chicago wheat […]