Soybeans, wheat close mixed as corn gives back some gains
Soybeans were mixed. Contracts were up early, supported by crude oil, but consolidated as crude moved down from the day’s highs. Crude oil did see support throughout much of the […]
Report shows modern crops, not farming practices improving Mississippi River, Gulf
A researcher says the Gulf of Mexico is getting less nitrogen fertilizer runoff from farm fields. Ecology and Environmental Sciences Professor Robert Howarth from Cornell University says large amounts of […]
Cattle futures sharply lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by the drop in the Dow and last week’s direct business. April live cattle closed $4.42 lower […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 9, 2026
May corn $4.53 and 3/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.96 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $313.50, down $3.70May soybean oil 66.10, down 48 pointsMay […]
U.S. soybean acres expected to be up in 2026
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says he expects U.S. farmers to plant more soybeans than a year ago. “Last year, almost every state was down on bean acres. That should tell […]
Red Flag Warnings highlight dry conditions across western Nebraska, WCB
Some farmers in the Western Corn Belt say drought conditions are intensifying ahead of the 2026 planting season. “A lot of the cover crops that we seeded last fall didn’t […]
USDA investigation into ag inputs continues
The USDA continues to work closely with the Department of Justice to investigate fertilizer prices, seed markets, equipment and machinery. NFU President Rob Larew tells Brownfield “we’ve got the words […]
Agribusiness Talent Council promotes ag careers to students with March reading program
A workforce development agency is using March as Reading Month as a springboard to increase awareness of agricultural careers with students. Carol Distel with the Agribusiness Talent Council of West […]
Ransomware attacks up 24% in food and ag industry, cyber experts advise network segmentation
Cybersecurity threats against the food and agriculture sector are rising, and vulnerabilities throughout the supply chain could threaten U.S. food security Brandon Smith is a cybersecurity intelligence analyst with the […]
Grain, oilseed export inspections mostly above a year ago
U.S. export inspections during the week ending March 5th were mostly up on the year. The USDA says sorghum, soybean, and wheat inspections were all above a year ago, all […]