Farmer Bridge Assistance signup details announced
Enrollment for the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program will begin on Monday, February 23, 2026. The Farmer Bridge Assistance program will provide $11 billion in one-time payments to row crop […]
January milk production rises as USDA reports four percent of dairies closed
An ag economist says milk production is likely to increase in 2026 while cow numbers tighten. During the USDA Ag Outlook, Anthony Fisher highlighted how high beef prices have been […]
Wheat ends week on higher note, helped out by drought concerns, short covering
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, while still ending the week with modest gains. Beans are watching South America, with scattered near-term rain in the forecast for […]
Bovine TB detected in Michigan dairy herd
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a dairy herd in northern Michigan has been confirmed with bovine tuberculosis. The department says the herd in Charlevoix County was identified […]
NPPC frames Prop 12 fight as battle over who sets America’s farming standards
The National Pork Producers Council continues to warn of unintended consequences if Congress does not address Proposition 12. NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys tells Brownfield several states are moving forward with […]
Brakebush Brothers win state manufacturing award
A large chicken processor has won a Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year award. Brakebush Brothers, Inc. is a family-owned processor of value-added chicken products for national grocery chains, foodservice, and […]
U.S. poultry production falls to start 2026
U.S. poultry production saw a year-over-year decline in January. The USDA says 4.49 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome, 3% below the previous year, due to slower processing and […]
Soybean growers applaud court ruling, warn against new Trump tariffs
American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger says he’s relieved to know President Trump can no longer use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs. “The IEEPA tariffs have […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 20, 2026
Mar. corn $4.27 and 1/2, up 1 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $11.37 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $309.80, up $5.00Mar. soybean oil 58.92, down 76 pointsMar. […]
Cash dairy prices mixed Friday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.06 at $0.68. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 at $1.4975. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.4950 to $1.5075. Cheese barrels were up $0.02 at $1.49. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up […]