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Iowa farmer sticking with regular crop rotation

Not all growers are planning to shift to more corn acres this year. Southeast Iowa farmer Tim Meyer tells Brownfield he has no plans to disrupt what’s been working for him on his operation. “I would hate to throw things out of rotation just... Read More.

Cattle futures pressured by sharp drop in boxed beef

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by sharply lower boxed beef and ongoing demand uncertainties.  June live cattle closed $3.17 lower at $195.20, and August live cattle closed $2.80 lower at $192.20.  May feeder cattle closed $2.90 lower at... Read More.

Every Decision Counts

As growers prepare to plant or have recently begun, every decision counts towards ensuring a profitable harvest. Today, we’ll explore strategies with Nutrien Ag Solutions to help with a successful growing season. Nutrien Financial senior director of business development John Maman says this is a critical... Read More.

Soybeans, corn finish higher on tighter ending stocks

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. U.S. ending stocks were down slightly from March at 375 million bushels on increased domestic crush use, with no changes for production or exports for Argentina or Brazil. CONAB did raise its projection for Brazil,... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 10, 2025

May corn closed at $4.83, up 9 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.29, up 16 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $297.90, up $3.40May soybean oil closed at 46.32, up 13 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.38, down 4 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed... Read More.

Pork producers voicing China trade concerns on Capitol Hill 

Some pork producers say escalating trade tensions with China could have lasting impacts on the industry. North central Ohio pork producer Pat Hord says the country is one of the largest buyers of U.S. pork.  “This current state makes it impossible for us to... Read More.

New water taskforce in Kansas will safeguard supply

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a new law creating a taskforce to address ongoing water issues impacting the state’s ag producers. Kent Askren, public policy director with the Kansas Farm Bureau, says a long-term investment program is long overdue.  “The money and then... Read More.

Administration says it will work with farmers to protect ag workforce

President Trump says he’s going to work with farmers to address labor shortages as his administration continues to ramp up deportations of undocumented immigrants. The President made his comments during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday.  “If they have strong recommendations... Read More.

Rice ending stocks tighten as cotton moves higher

The USDA’s domestic rice ending stocks guess is down on the month, while the cotton carryout estimate is up. U.S. rice ending stocks are seen at 44.5 million hundredweight, 2.5 million below March on cuts to imports and domestic use, which canceled out a... Read More.

2024 another record year for E15 sales in Minnesota

2024 was another record year for E15 sales in Minnesota. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says new data from the Department of Commerce shows more than 140 million gallons of Unleaded 88 were sold during the past calendar year. “And more importantly,... Read More.

The importance of the USMCA

An economist says the future of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement could depend on President Trump’s tariff actions. “The US is violating the USMCA,” he says. Jeffery Schott, with the Peterson Institute for International Economics, says trade disruptions could put a long-standing partnership at risk. ... Read More.
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