Overseas demand continues to support U.S. beef and pork profitability
A member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s executive committee says he’s optimistic about the future of U.S. beef and pork exports. Matt Schuiteman tells Brownfield, “We’re in a cycle of profitability […]
Soybeans weak, corn mixed, watching weather in South America
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans are watching weather in South America, including chances for more hot, dry weather in southern Argentina, potentially stressing the crop. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 20, 2026
Mar. corn $4.23 and 3/4, down 1 centMar. soybeans $10.553, down 4 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $291.60, up $1.60Mar. soybean oil 52.56, down 5 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.10 and […]
Egg production up in December
U.S. egg production ended 2025 on a solid note. The USDA says 9.125 billion eggs were produced in December of last year, a little bit above December 2024, with a […]
U.S. Supreme Court to review Bayer Roundup preemption case
The U.S. Supreme Court recently announced an upcoming review of a Bayer Roundup case. The court will hear the “Durnell” product-liability case, which Bayer says should address the split in […]
MRCC: Moderate to extreme drought likely to continue
The associate director of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says drought conditions are likely to persist in parts of the Corn Belt. Melissa Widhalm says moderate to extreme drought has […]
Advancing E15 policy opens doors for other biofuels
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says revisions to a bipartisan bill advancing year-round E15 would benefit other renewable fuels. Donnell Rehagen told reporters at the Clean Fuels Conference […]
High nitrogen costs push lower application rates, expert says
The return on nitrogen is shrinking as prices rise. University of Minnesota Extension educator Brad Carlson says current nitrogen prices are around 60 cents per pound. “Local delivery at the […]
Economist says low corn prices could help shape ag policy in 2026
An ag economist with the University of Missouri Extension says the current state of the ag economy could help shape ag policy this year. Ben Brown says he doesn’t expect much movement […]
Corn export inspections fall on week, year, remain ahead of previous marketing year
The USDA is reporting a generally strong week for export inspections. Corn inspections during the week ending January 15th were only just below a year ago and the overall pace […]