Soybean discoloration reported in southwest Iowa as harvest delays continue
Southwest Iowa farmer Pat Sheldon says some soybeans are showing discoloration as harvest gets underway, but the damage appears limited to seed coats. “It hasn’t impacted the quality of the […]
Arkansas rice harvest disappoints, raising concerns for 2027
An extension agronomist says rice yields are disappointing as harvest wraps up in Arkansas. Jarrod Hardke with the University of Arkansas tells Brownfield heat and drought affected crop yield. “I’ve […]
Center for Regional Food Systems digs into local food impacts for farmers and communities
Recent analysis of local food system programs shows how targeted investments and supporting infrastructure can strengthen opportunities for farmers. Jude Barry is the associate director for the Michigan State University […]
Corn, soybeans see more profit taking, harvest pressure
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is expecting good harvest progress ahead of a return to rainy conditions in some areas. Portions of the Eastern […]
Feeder cattle, lean hog futures close lower Thursday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were lower on the signs of slowing beef demand and follow through selling ahead of this week’s direct trade. December live was down […]
Analyst expects modest yield changes in October USDA report
A market analyst says he’s expecting modest changes to corn and soybean yield estimates in USDA’s October supply and demand report. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says the corn yield […]
USDA Farm Program Payments Reach Record $13.8 Billion
The USDA says 2025 farm program payments being issued this month are the largest since the programs were established in the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Service Agency’s Ag Risk […]
Basse: Harvest lows are in for grain markets
A market analyst says harvest lows are in and farmers should be looking to reward any rallies prices as harvest progresses. Dan Basse with Ag Resource Company says grain prices […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 8, 2026
Dec. corn $5.00 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.87 and 1/2, down 10 centsDec. soybean meal $357.60, down $8.20Dec. soybean oil 67.92, down 24 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Trade policy expert calls for reduction of EU dairy compliance rules
A trade policy expert says the European Union’s new due-diligence requirements are increasing the costs for U.S. dairy farmers and processors. “We shouldn’t be adhering to European rules,” she says. […]