USDA’s 2025 farm program payments reach record $13.8 billion
The USDA’s 2025 farm program payments being issued are the largest since the programs were established in the 2014 Farm Bill. “I think it will be surprising and will depend […]
University of Missouri opens new meat lab to support livestock industry
A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is expected to help address meat processing workforce shortages and advance research for the livestock industry. The Michael L. Parson Meat […]
Live cattle mixed to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower waiting on direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.45 lower at $226.60 and February live cattle […]
Corn closes mostly firm after Friday’s drop
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade was expecting a solid week-to-week advance in harvest, with weekly crop progress and condition numbers delayed until Tuesday by Monday’s […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 12, 2026
Dec. corn $4.83, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.87 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $368.70, up $3.10Dec. soybean oil 68.63, up 61 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Michigan joins growing list of states allowing farmers to use red-dyed diesel over the road
Michigan’s governor has declared a state of energy emergency, allowing temporary use of dyed diesel fuel on public roads. National Corn Growers Association President and Michigan farmer Matt Frostic tells […]
EPA’s Zeldin aims for “perfect” WOTUS rule
Perfecting the Waters of the U.S. rule. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the WOTUS has lacked clarity. “You could use a term like ‘drought’ or ‘low tide’ and not define […]
Record high diesel prices could change 2027 crop year plans
A north-central Ohio farmer says record-high fuel costs will likely have an impact on his plans for the 2027 crop year. Owen Niese says he’s carefully evaluating every decision. “We’re […]
Illinois denied federal disaster assistance in August storms
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to deny disaster assistance to several Illinois counties following a series of August storms is […]
Primient expands regenerative agriculture efforts to help boost farmer profitability
A director of raw material procurement and trading says investments in regenerative agriculture could help strengthen the food supply chain and create opportunities for farmers. Brad Morrison is with corn-processor […]