U.S. House passes nationwide, year-round E15
The U.S. House passed nationwide, year-round E15 legislation Wednesday evening with bipartisan support, 218 to 203. Congressman Adrian Smith of Nebraska is the sponsor of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel […]
NPPC: farm bill targets California’s Prop 12, reduces uncertainty
The farm bill recently passed in the U.S. House includes language that would overturn California’s Proposition 12 law and similar legislation. Maria Zieba with the National Pork Producers Council says […]
Cattle futures move higher at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up sharply on technical buying. June live cattle closed $5.10 higher at $252.80 and August live cattle closed $5.40 higher […]
Wheat gives back part of previous session’s big gains
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans are waiting to see what comes out of this week’s face-to-face, high level trade talks with China. It remains to […]
After planting season, Minnesota grower turns attention to crop sales
A Minnesota farmer is moving from planting to grain marketing. Chad Willis grows corn and soybeans near Willmar and says once he finished planting, he began delivering old crop sales. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 13, 2026
Jul. corn $4.80 and 3/4, up 3/4 centJul. soybeans $12.29, up 2 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $338.50, up $10.10Jul. soybean oil 74.32, down 104 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.75 and […]
Another year-over-year rise for broiler placements
Broiler hatchery numbers continue to point towards year-to-year rise in production. The USDA says 256.679 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, 166,000 higher than the previous week and 2% […]
U.S. Congressman says land acquisition remains a challenge for young producers
A U.S. Congressman from Ohio says more needs to be done to help the next generation acquire farmland. Greg Landsman says it’s becoming increasingly difficult for new, beginning, and young […]
AFBF economist warns of continued strain on agriculture
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says tight margins and ongoing economic challenges are straining farm finances. “This is going to be the third to fourth year of […]
Early-season crop pests move north as weather shifts, entomologists encouraging scouting
A field crops entomologist says recent storm systems have brought with them early-season pests from the South. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “Your risk for black cutworm […]