Volatility expected to remain a factor in 2026 commodity markets
A market analyst says he expects on-going price volatility to continue in 2026. Jim McCormick with AgMarket-dot-net says weather could play a large role. “Not just for beans, but […]
Finding joy in tough times
Farm Family Coach Elaine Froese says celebrating small wins, sharing tough moments and practicing gratitude are good practices for any farm business. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit. […]
Wisconsin’s trade with China down in 2025
Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says 2025 was another good year for the state’s foreign trade, including trade with China, although sales were down. Randy Romanski says China is a top three […]
Live cattle lower heading into holiday break
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower watching direct business. February live cattle closed $1.45 lower at $228.55 and April live cattle closed $1.30 […]
Soybeans, corn, and wheat higher heading into holiday break
Soybeans ended the day higher on technical buying with the January contract up 11 and 1/4 cents to $10.62 and 3/4. Soybean exports have improved and that’s likely helping the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 24, 2025
Mar. corn $4.50 and 1/2, up 3 centsJan. soybeans $10.62 and 3/4, up 11 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $304.70, up $3.60Jan soybean oil 49.04, up 74 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Trees for Troops program delivering more than 19,000 Christmas trees to military bases
The Executive Director of the Christmas Spirit Foundation says the Trees for Troops program is on pace for a record-setting season. Rick Dungey tells Brownfield Christmas tree farms from 28 […]
Country Christmas Magic: Farm Life Traditions, Rustic Holiday Sayings, and Rural Cheer
Commentary I don’t know about you, but every year, Christmas sneaks up on me. Suddenly, it’s the middle of December, and I’m scrambling to get Christmas cards together. You’d think […]
Cash dairy prices mostly higher entering holiday break
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Wednesday heading into the Christmas holiday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.7250. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.3350. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3250 to $1.3350. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.40. No sales […]
Rising mediation cases signal deepening financial stress for Minnesota farmers
The president of Minnesota Farmers Union says while the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is welcome, ag producers don’t want to rely on ad hoc payments from the government. “It’s unfortunate. […]