Short, inconsistent planting windows expected in May
Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says he’s expecting short and inconsistent planting windows throughout May in the Midwest. “It is going to be one of those situations, certainly in the central […]
Arkansas farmers say timely rains boost crops amid serious drought
Two farmers in northeast Arkansas say the recent rains have been a welcome sight for the spring crops. Kenny Clark in Jackson County says several inches of rain means he […]
Limited impact expected after pseudorabies found in Iowa, Texas swine
The pork industry is closely monitoring a recent detection of pseudorabies virus in some Iowa and Texas swine herds. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says five boars at a central […]
Midwest lawmakers refuse delay, drive House farm bill to finish line
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says there were many twists and turns on the way to passing the farm bill. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad tells Brownfield negotiations […]
WiscoNet weather data is popular before planting
Wisconsin’s network of weather-monitoring stations is seeing increased usage as farmers prepare for planting. Chris Kucharik with the University of Wisconsin says the Wisconet system has 80 monitoring stations so […]
Soybean, corn futures boosted by technical buying, watching planting
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a higher weekly finish. Beans followed bean oil to some degree, which was up on […]
Michigan Bean Commission says solving logistical limitations would open new avenues
The Michigan Bean Commission Executive Director says logistics are one of the greatest long-term limitations impacting growers. Joe Cramer says most of the state’s crop is grown across the Thumb […]
New milling investment spurs Minnesota farmer to reintroduce oats
A farmer in west-central Minnesota is adding oats to his crop rotation this year. Noah Hultgren of Raymond says the small grain is in the mix along with sugarbeets, corn, […]
JBS USA and National 4-H Council partnership helping fund future ag youth programming
A new partnership between the National 4-H Council and JBS USA is helping to expand youth development programming nationwide. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says the more than $750,000 will fund new learning experiences. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 1, 2026
Jul. corn $4.80 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $12.03 and 1/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $319.30, up 40 centsJul. soybean oil 75.16, up 62 […]