Many farmers utilize life insurance for farm financing
A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with FiscalBridge LLC tells Brownfield the key is in a […]
Farmer says next two growing seasons could test farm finances
A central Iowa farmer says the next two growing seasons will test many farmers financially. Morey Hill says the price of diesel is impacting budgets in 2026. “Kind of used […]
Iowa farmer plans more soybeans as input costs shape planting decisions
A farmer in eastern Iowa says he intends to plant more soybeans than corn this year. Dave Walton farms near the Mississippi River… “Normally we put in a little bit […]
Soybeans, products see profit taking, corn and wheat finish mixed
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is waiting for any clarity on a major trade meeting with China, expected to happen next month. The ongoing […]
USTR weighs in on USMCA updates prior to July review
The U.S. Trade Representative says he would like to see changes made to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to better support American agriculture. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says USTR has been meeting with […]
Cattle futures remain under pressure
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by technical liquidation and watching direct business develop. June live cattle closed $.47 lower at $243.07 and August […]
USDA’s Rollins signals possible action soon on fertilizer prices
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says it will require a significant effort from the administration to help improve fertilizer costs in the short term. But, during her testimony in front […]
Homegrown Fertilizer Act would boost domestic production
A member of the US House Agriculture Committee says newly introduced bipartisan legislation aims to boost domestic fertilizer production. Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen says the Homegrown Fertilizer Act would provide […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 22, 2026
May corn $4.54 and 1/4, up 1/2 centMay soybeans $11.64 and 1/2, down 10 centsMay soybean meal $320.60, down $4.70May soybean oil 71.68, down 46 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.99 and […]
Food systems leader: farm bill reform should go beyond subsidies
A food systems and international economy expert says the breakup of the traditional farm bill coalition creates an opportunity to rethink the legislation. Sophia Murphy is the executive director of […]