The first research projects at Michigan State University’s new dairy facility will study how best to incorporate high oleic soybeans into rations. Barry Bradford is chair of dairy management in the Department of Animal Science. “Asking questions about what’s the right level of starch to feed, because that may be different than what we’ve settled…… Continue Reading
Van Orden says new Council needed to advance year-round E15
A Wisconsin Congressman says forming the Rural Domestic Energy Council was necessary to move nationwide year-round E15 forward. Third District Republican Derrick Van Orden says the failure to include E15 language in last week’s spending bill breaks down to a shouting match between big and small oil refineries. “The big refineries wanted stuff. The small…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle started the week higher on the tight market-ready supplies and solid demand. February live cattle closed $1.12 higher at $236.02 and April live cattle closed $1.07 higher at $238. March feeder cattle closed $2.42 higher at $362.60 and April feeder cattle closed $2.45 higher at $361.20. …… Continue Reading
Beck’s agronomist shares where farmers should—and shouldn’t—cut costs
The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says farmers are asking a common question this winter meeting season. “Where do I trim back and where do I do that wisely?” Matt Montgomery says investments in soil fertility are usually one of the first places farmers look to cut. “Let’s just maintain the discipline of…… Continue Reading
Major Minnesota ag companies back call to reduce tension and move communities forward
Several CEOs of Minnesota-based agricultural companies are joining other business leaders in calling for a de-escalation of tensions in the state. Cargill, CHS, Hormel, and Land O’Lakes are among the companies that signed a letter released by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. There continues to be unrest around the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, wheat start week on down note, with corn mostly lower
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade’s watching weather in South America, with more rain in the near-term forecast for some areas. Still, more will be needed in much of southern Argentina. Conditions in most of Brazil look favorable, with harvest activity ramping up, especially in Mato Grosso. The USDA’s updated…… Continue Reading
Clean Fuels Alliance America asks Trump to finalize RFS, 45Z rules
Clean Fuels Alliance America is urging President Trump to help bring certainty to biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel producers ahead of his scheduled Tuesday afternoon speech in Iowa. Kurt Kovarik, Clean Fuels’ VP of Federal Affairs, says the industry’s continued growth is at risk as producers await regulatory rules – specifically, Renewable Fuel…… Continue Reading
Soybean exports increased by more than 12% in 2025, could help create additional demand in 2026
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says record soybean meal exports in 2025 could help create more consistent demand for farmers in 2026. Jim Sutter tells Brownfield, “Farmers need to have the demand to take away what they’re producing,” he says. “When you see the widespread demand growth that’s happening, it can give…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 26, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.61 and 3/4, down 6 centsMar. soybean meal $294.30, down $5.60Mar. soybean oil 53.89, down 10 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.22 and 1/2, down 7 centsFeb. live cattle $236.02, up $1.12Mar. feeder cattle $362.60, up $2.42Feb. lean hogs $88.30, down 5 centsFeb. Class III milk…… Continue Reading
Hog effluent is showing promise as a fertilizer replacement for corn
The lead commercial agronomist with Precision Planting says soaring fertilizer costs have corn farmers searching for alternatives. Jason Webster says growers with hog farms in the area might have a solution. “What if we could actually go and grab some of that hog effluent under these hog buildings?” He says, “And if you can separate…… Continue Reading
