Accountability beats a trade war
A North Dakota farmer says enforcement is better than starting another trade war as the Trump administration investigates China’s follow-through in the phase one trade deal. Josh Gackle says China […]
Down day for soybeans, corn, wheat in pre-holiday trade
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Crop conditions look good in most of Brazil, while parts of Argentina could see a warmer, drier pattern later this year or […]
Cattle futures higher ahead of USDA’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. February live cattle closed $.15 […]
Iowa farmers call for crop input prices to reflect today’s ag economy
A pair of Iowa farmers want to see crop input prices better reflect the current ag economy. Cordt Holub grows corn and soybeans south of Waterloo and says the high […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 16, 2025
Mar. corn $4.36 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.62 and 3/4, down 9 centsJan. soybean meal $302.40, down $1.10Jan soybean oil 48.36, down 112 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Ohio farmer says she’s optimistic the Trump administration understands producers need long-term support
A northeast Ohio farmer says the Farmer Bridge Assistance program isn’t a long-term solution to help support the struggling farm economy. Adele Flynn, who recently met with the President, says she’s optimistic […]
Economist doesn’t expect SCOTUS decision on tariffs to impact trade negotiations
The chief commodities economist at StoneX Group says he doesn’t expect the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s use of tariffs to impact the progress of trade negotiations. Arlan […]
Beginning farmers face growing barriers in current ag economy
The head of the Nebraska Farmers Union says ongoing volatility in the ag economy is making it difficult for young producers to get started. John Hansen says he fears what […]
AMVAC emphasizes stewardship as it seeks EPA approval for new liquid corn insecticide
AMVAC Chemical Cooperation says it’s continuing to work with regulators to bring more pest management options to the market. Product development and technical services manager Wen Carter tells Brownfield, “With […]
Conservation a top priority for northeast Iowa cow-calf producer
A northeast Iowa cattle producer says conservation is one of his biggest priorities. Damien Matt operates a cow-calf operation in Fayette County and says, “We’re trying to move cows daily […]