Some ag producers say the Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program isn’t a long-term solution to help support the struggling agriculture economy. Adam Boeckenhauer raises corn and soybeans in northeast Nebraska. “It’s a doubled edged sword,” he says. “It won’t do anything to drive the input prices down. If anything, it solidifies those prices being…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 9, 2025
Mar. corn $4.48, up 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $10.98 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $301.30, down $5.00Jan soybean oil 51.02, down 16 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.34 and 1/2, down 1/4 centFeb. live cattle $226.95, up 27 centsJan. feeder cattle $335.50, down 15 centsFeb. lean hogs $81.87, down 52 centsJan. Class…… Continue Reading
Changes coming to federal crop insurance in 2026
The president of an Ohio-based insurance agency says U.S. farmers will see some big changes to their federal crop insurance coverage options for 2026. Jason Williamson, with Williamson Crop Insurance, says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provided enhancements to producers selecting the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) or the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO). “A farmer will…… Continue Reading
Soybeans down, corn up, wheat mixed post USDA update
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. U.S. ending stocks were unchanged from November, and the USDA made no changes to South American production or exports. Imports by China were also steady, but that is above the most recent guess by Beijing. China’s state grain group plans to auction 512,000 tons of soybeans purchased…… Continue Reading
Soybean prices trickling lower in December
Soybean futures have been under pressure to start the week. Market analyst Greg McBride with Allendale says soybeans have been a little overvalued since the beginning of the month. “Big swing in the Real taking some real big hit on Friday, and putting some pressure into that,” he said. “It’s making cheap beans and cheap…… Continue Reading
USDA increases 2025 beef, poultry production estimates, lowers pork
The USDA has raised its 2025 beef and poultry production projections, while lowering their outlook for pork. Beef is now seen at 25.95 billion pounds, up 194 million from November on faster slaughter paces and heavier dressed weights, with an average steer price of $223.97 per hundredweight, down $2, along with lower imports and exports…… Continue Reading
NEFB health plans gain traction with ACA subsidies in limbo
At a time when many farmers and ranchers are facing exponentially higher health care costs, Nebraska Farm Bureau says it’s providing a much-needed alternative. NEFB’s Rob Robertson says the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plan provides significant savings over the Affordable Care Act. “Our plan will reduce the unsubsidized rate of ACA market plans by 40…… Continue Reading
USDA makes modest changes to U.S. cotton production outlook
The USDA’s 2025 cotton production guess is above the November estimate but just below the 2024 total. Upland production is now projected at 13.89 million bales, an increase of 1% on the month thanks to a higher average yield figure, now at 922 pounds per acre, but down less than 1% on the year due…… Continue Reading
Mid-MO farmer named vice president of MOFB
A new vice-president has been named for Missouri Farm Bureau. Andy Clay has cattle and crops in Moniteau County, and he tells Brownfield “I want to continue carrying on the tradition of this great organization, continue to grow it and of course, we have to continue working on membership.” He will work closely with President…… Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Scrapped For 2026
The festival will not go on in 2026, but it is scheduled to return in 2027. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
