An ag economist says ongoing tariff policy uncertainty has led to a decline in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says producers are still concerned about the loss of soybean market share to China. “Fifty-two percent of respondents said they thought soybean exports over the next five years would remain about the same or actually decrease,” he says. “Over half of…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Soybean Growers watching DNR Public Waters Inventory update closely
Water regulations in the Land of 10,000 Lakes have the attention of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. MSGA president Darin Johnson, who farms near Wells, says the Department of Natural Resources is updating the Public Waters Inventory. “And making sure that we have regulatory certainty.” The Public Waters Inventory will be updated over eight years,…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat climb, watching world weather, demand
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans continue to watch weather in South America, including chances for better rain coverage in parts of Argentina. Weather in Brazil generally looks favorable in most areas. There’s also been ongoing position squaring ahead of the USDA numbers out January 12th, including the supply and demand…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hog futures pressured at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit taking, waiting for direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $2.10 lower at $234.52 and April live cattle closed $2.20 lower at $235.17. March feeder cattle closed $3.52 lower at $355.50 and April feeder cattle closed $3.45 lower at $354.67. It…… Continue Reading
Farmers urged to conduct digital audits amid rising AI-driven animal activism
The President and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance is encouraging farmers to take a digital audit of their operations. Hannah Thompson Wieman tells Brownfield animal activists are turning to artificial intelligence to create negative content from information farmers themselves are providing online. “What is out there about your farm?” she says farmers need to be asking. “What is…… Continue Reading
Agronomist encourages smarter input spending to boost crop yields
An agronomist says farmers will need to closely evaluate which input dollars have the most return on investment this growing season. AgroLiquid’s Stephanie Zelinko tells Brownfield, “Be smart with soil tests.” “Reallocate those dollars where they’re to make the most difference, and then hopefully that’s going to lead to a better yield,” she encourages. Zelinko…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 7, 2026
Mar. corn $4.46 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.67, up 10 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $305.40, up $5.90Mar. soybean oil 49.31, down 9 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.18, up 7 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle $234.52, down $2.10Mar. feeder cattle $355.50, down $3.52Feb. lean hogs $84.80, down 87 centsFeb. Class III milk…… Continue Reading
Duck Dynasty’s Jep and Jessica Robertson Announce New TV Show
From reality TV fame to ranch life, Jep and Jessica are about to reveal a whole new chapter. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ethanol exports remain a strong demand driver, economist says
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the outlook for U.S. ethanol exports is strong. “We’ve seen good, solid growth over the last few years,” RFA’s Scott Richman said. Richman says the U.S. continues to break yearly export records. “A little bit over a third goes to Canada,” he said. “Very solid, very…… Continue Reading
ALCIVIA Cooperative names new President & CEO
ALCIVIA Cooperative has a new President and Chief Executive Officer. The co-op’s board of directors appointed Rodney Balvitsch (BALL’ vich) to lead the organization. Balvitsch joined ALCIVIA in 2020 as Chief Operating Officer and has served as interim CEO since July 2025. The board evaluated more than thirty candidates over the past four months. Balvitsch…… Continue Reading
