Biofuels sector confident in meeting higher blending requirements
The vice president of federal affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the EPA’s higher biomass-based diesel volumes, finalized in March, are already creating a turnaround for the biofuels sector. […]
CME cash dairy prices lower
Cash dairy prices moved lower on Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, pressured by declining global markets. Dry whey unchanged at $0.6875. Blocks down $0.0050 at $1.47. One sale was […]
Cattle futures supported by sharply higher boxed beef
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher on tight-ready supplies and the sharply higher boxed beef. The trade is also waiting for direct business to develop […]
Snodgrass: El Nino, soil moisture top weather concerns this month
An atmospheric scientist says he’s keeping a close on several weather issues the rest of the month. Eric Snodgrass says the switch to El Nino is at the top of […]
Biofuels report highlights growth in demand benefits for ag economy
A new report conducted by S&P Global Energy explores how expanded biofuel production could help lift a struggling farm economy. U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action in Action CEO Kevin […]
Cattle farmer rebuilding after tornadoes hit southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa cattle farmer says his family is still picking up the pieces after a devastating storm system hit his area on June 11th. “Nobody was hurt,” said Tom […]
Rep. Hinson says USMCA renewal key as review approaches
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says renewing USMCA is critical to ensuring fair trade for farmers. “I’ve talked with a lot of these farmers myself and what they continue to tell […]
Soybeans higher on demand optimism
Soybeans shrugged off pressure from the drop in soybean oil and crude to finish the day higher. The market remains optimistic that China will begin purchasing soybeans, but there hasn’t […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 16, 2026
Jul. corn $4.13 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.30, up 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $304.80, up $2.80Jul. soybean oil 72.92, down 145 pointsJul. Chicago wheat […]
Turning dairy manure into jet fuel
The CEO of Circularity Fuels says for the first time raw agricultural biogas has been turned into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Dr. Stephen Beaton says the company’s six-month pilot program […]