New CME Group beef trim futures contracts provide risk management tools for the cattle supply chain
The CME Group will launch two new futures contracts to help manage risk across the cattle supply chain. John Ricci, Managing Director and Global Head of Agricultural Products with the CME Group, says the new contracts […]
Wheat sees big gains on smaller U.S. crop estimate
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, ending the week in positive territory. The USDA did raise U.S. production following the June acreage update, but old crop stocks were […]
Strong hay yields reported across Missouri despite delayed harvest season
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says there was a lot of hay made before this latest round of precipitation. Tony Hancock says producers took advantage of the dry […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 10, 2026
Sep. corn $4.39 and 1/2, up 8 centsAug. soybeans $11.91 and 3/4, up 14 centsAug. soybean meal $320.40, up $3.00Aug. soybean oil 70.46, up 54 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.40 and […]
NFU, AFPI applaud Deere right-to-repair settlement
The president of the National Farmers Union says John Deere’s right-to-repair settlement is a win for farmers and ranchers. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “There’s been a lot of promises made […]
USDA beef, pork estimates down from June
The USDA has reduced its 2026 red meat production guess, while increasing expectations for poultry. Beef is projected at 25.288 billion pounds, down 150 million from June due to tight […]
Increased ag drone use spurring insurance coverage options
An assistant vice president of underwriting and sales with Nationwide Insurance says agriculture’s quick adaptation of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, is bringing with it new considerations for farm insurance […]
Stable land values drawing increased investment interest
A certified real estate appraiser with Compeer Financial says farmland values remain relatively stable. Ethan Koch, who’s based in west central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “What we’re kind of seeing in […]
USDA adjusts rice, cotton production projections
The USDA slashed new crop rice ending stocks, while increasing the carryout for cotton. Rice ending stocks for the marketing year that starts August 1st were cut by 11.9 million […]
Weather swings fueling tar spot and other disease concerns across the Midwest
A technical service manager says farmers are seeing increased disease pressure in their corn crops this year. Adam Bryne covers Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan with FMC says tar spot is […]