Soybean basis falls from recent highs as supplies reach crush plants
Soybean basis is weakening at crush plants across parts of the Corn Belt following several weeks of stronger bids driven by harvest delays. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota […]
Dairy checkoff’s leader reflects on 25-year career ahead of leadership change
The retiring CEO of Dairy Management Inc. says consumers have changed how they think about food since she joined the checkoff 25 years ago. Barb O’Brien tells Brownfield, “Trust is […]
Corn and soybean quality holding up in some areas
Some farmers say crop quality concerns haven’t been a big issue in their respective areas. Lance Lillibridge, who raises a corn-on-corn rotation near Vinton in eastern Iowa, says he hasn’t […]
Ag labor reform could advance before Congress adjourns for 2026
The president of the National Council of Ag Employers says he’s still optimistic an ag labor reform bill can pass by the end of the calendar year. “We’re up to […]
Soybeans, corn pulled down by profit taking, harvest
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Near-term harvest weather looks favorable, helping farmers catch up after recent delays, but there are quality concerns in some areas. Still, […]
Cattle, hog futures under pressure
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were lower on profit taking and the midday decline in beef, with traders waiting for the week’s direct business to […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 7, 2026
Dec. corn $5.02, down 6 centsNov. soybeans $12.97 and 1/2, down 5 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $365.80, up $11.00Dec. soybean oil 67.68, down 223 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.86 and […]
Fuel analyst questions impact of dyed diesel order
A fuel economist says he has some concerns about President Trump’s executive order on red dyed diesel. Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy says he’s doubtful the action will provide significant […]
Boosting corn demand key to profitability
The chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says finding ways to increase corn demand is vital to farmer profitability. Matt Raben, who farms in Gallatin County in southeastern Illinois, […]
Broiler sets, placements fall on week, rise on year
Broiler numbers fell sharply over the past week while holding ahead of last year. The USDA says 246.428 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 3.178 million on the […]