Cattle futures lower on profit-taking
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking, waiting for direct business to develop. February lean hogs closed $2.10 lower at $235.15 and April live […]
Strong dairy exports can’t offset price pressure in USDA outlook
The USDA is forecasting lower dairy prices for this year despite strong exports. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased milk production per cow is expected […]
Corn finishes firm after recent decline, soybeans end session mixed
Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher. Contracts consolidated and adjusted spreads after the recent losses, with China buying another 334,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. beans Wednesday morning, fulfilling more of […]
American Coalition for Ethanol calls on Congress to ‘meet the moment’ on E15
The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says Congress must act on nationwide year-round E15. Brian Jennings tells Brownfield there is momentum in Washington as farmers deal with arguably […]
Michigan SAF legislation could boost corn demand and rural economies if passed
The head of Michigan Corn says legislation to support a sustainable aviation fuel industry and rural prosperity in Michigan is in the final approval stages. “It could really change production […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 14, 2026
Mar. corn $4.22, up 2 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.42 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $291.90, up 30 centsMar. soybean oil 50.98, down 22 pointsMar. Chicago […]
Iowa ethanol production stagnant as other states invest in expansion, Shaw says
A biofuels leader says Iowa is the largest ethanol producing state in the country, but there’s room for growth. Monte Shaw is the executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels […]
Broiler sets, placements remain on pace early in 2026
The USDA says broiler hatchery numbers early in 2026 are ahead of 2025, in-line with projections for increased production. 251.441 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, 945,000 less than […]
Governor Reynolds calls for nutrition-first focus in Iowa food assistance programs
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says the state’s food assistance programs need to prioritize healthy foods long-term. “With USDA’s approval, SNAP and Summer EBT in Iowa will help families purchase fresh […]
Proposed WOTUS rule could Ease federal regulatory burdens, but questions remain for states
Questions remain about the long-term effects of the proposed Waters of the United States rule. Brianna Schroeder with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law says the new WOTUS could help provide clarity […]