Missouri Bootheel farmer replanting some crops due to dry conditions
A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says while farmers in some parts of Missouri are replanting due to excessively wet fields, the farmers in his area are replanting due to […]
Live cattle lower ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were down ahead of direct business, while feeders were up on the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed $1.27 lower at […]
NDSU study: U.S. ag exports hit hard: China tariffs drive $15 billion in annual losses
A new study from North Dakota State University says China’s retaliatory tariffs are causing greater losses for U.S. agricultural exports than the previous trade war. “Almost $15 billion in annualized […]
NDSU study: U.S. ag exports hit hard – China tariffs drive $15 billion in annual losses
A new study from North Dakota State University says China’s retaliatory tariffs are causing greater losses for U.S. agricultural exports than the previous trade war. “Almost $15 billion in annualized […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat decline on risk off sentiment, weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans are watching U.S. planting, expecting generally good progress in many areas. Crush margins remain solid, canceling out some of the demand […]
Increasing number of dust storms causing concern
A central Illinois farmer says he’s concerned about the growing number of dust storms plaguing the Midwest. Jim Reed, who grows corn and soybeans in Piatt County, tells Brownfield… “There […]
Delayed farm program details leave farmers guessing on ARC, PLC
An economist says the slow release of farm program details and lack of a new farm bill have producers wondering what ARC and PLC will eventually look like. Paul Mitchell […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 20, 2026
Jul. corn $4.65 and 3/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.99 and 3/4, down 9 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $330.90, down $1.40Jul. soybean oil 74.66, down 78 pointsJul. […]
Cargill initiates lockout at beef facility in Fort Morgan
Cargill has initiated an employee lockout at its Fort Morgan, Colorado beef facility. The company says it made the difficult decision after months of bargaining because it cannot operate the […]
Corteva expert says now is the time to prepare for tar spot
A crop protection specialist suggests it’s not too soon for corn growers to be thinking about tar spot. Jason Gibson with Corteva Agriscience says the crop disease continues to spread […]