Butter exports lead gains in November U.S. dairy shipments
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says strong demand, especially for cheese and butterfat, led to a 14 percent increase in shipments for November. Total U.S. dairy exports values also rose […]
NCGA President travels to promote corn exports
The new President of the National Corn Growers Association is making connections for possible corn export deals. Jed Bower farms in Ohio, but tells Brownfield he is spending much of […]
Biodiesel Growth Potential
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Matt Amick, the Director of Market Development with Missouri Soybeans, recently attended the Clean Fuels Conference, and there’s a lot to be optimistic about when […]
Local food funding could return under proposed federal legislation
Officials with the Illinois Stewardship Alliance say efforts are underway to restore federal funding benefiting local food systems. Molly Pickering, the organization’s policy director, says two bills being considered in […]
Rising dollar sends soybeans, corn, wheat lower
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Brazil’s record harvest is now about 10% complete, with favorable near-term weather for activity expected in northern Brazil. Reports have harvest in […]
Mann optimistic E15 deal can be reached, says farmers would benefit
A member of the House Ag Committee says increasing access to higher blends of ethanol could help improve the bottom line for farmers. Tracey Mann, a Republican from Kansas, says […]
Advisor calls 2026 “a gift” for crop insurance
A crop insurance expert says many program changes coupled with busy USDA staff will lead to some risk management advantages for farmers this growing season. Cole Patrick at Compeer tells […]
Cattle, lean hog futures higher on Monday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher Monday, supported by tight supplies, strong beef demand, and the recent direct cash business. Last week’s USDA […]
From single digits to 30’s: Upper Midwest ranchers get weather reprieve
Livestock producers in the Upper Midwest are looking forward to a reprieve from bitterly cold weather. Glenn Groth raises cattle in southeastern Minnesota. “We have had a couple frozen waters […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 2, 2026
Mar. corn $4.25 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $10.60 and 1/4, down 4 centsMar. soybean meal $294.50, up 90 centsMar. soybean oil 53.20, down 31 pointsMar. Chicago […]