Cattle futures mostly higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher ahead of the week’s direct business. April live cattle closed $.95 higher at $238.20 and June live cattle […]
Farmer says Summit pipeline key to Iowa’s biofuels economy
A farmer from northwestern Iowa says he’s hopeful state lawmakers can pass legislation that would allow the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project to move forward. Kelly Nieuwenhuis raises corn and […]
Expert says leadership gaps can derail farm succession planning
A member of the Purdue Ag Alumni Association says having the right succession plan in place is key to preserving the farm for the next generation. Jim Bishop, owner of […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat finish mixed ahead of USDA update
Soybeans were mixed. There’s more rain in the forecast for Argentina, while Brazil’s record harvest continues to move forward. There are concerns about the impact of excessively wet weather in […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 9, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.10 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $297.80, down $5.80Mar. soybean oil 56.69, up 136 pointsMar. […]
Soybean farmers say aid helps short term, but stronger markets are needed
A pair of Illinois soybean farmers say they’re planning for a less than profitable 2026 crop. Heath Houck, who farms in Montgomery County and serves on the Illinois Soybean Association […]
House Ag Committee schedules Farm Bill 2.0 markup at month’s end
A markup for another farm bill is planned for the end of the month in the House Ag Committee and an ag lobbyist says he’s glad to see it finally […]
John Deere brings back nearly 250 Iowa employees
John Deere says it’s bringing back 245 employees who were previously laid off at some of the company’s facilities in Iowa. A company spokesperson says 99 team members have been […]
Preserving Crop Protection Tools
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Association Secretary Cody Brock says there are several key issues farmers are watching as state lawmakers meet in Jefferson City. Listen to learn […]
Beef Checkoff referendum in Minnesota could double in‑state funding for producer‑driven programs
Cattle producers in Minnesota are voting this spring to increase the state Beef Checkoff by fifty cents. Kaitlyn Root, executive director of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association says producers are […]