Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Planting and development weather generally looks favorable in much of South America. The 2025 U.S. soybean harvest is at least officially wrapped up, even if there are still some uncollected acres. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand estimates is out December 9th, while…… Continue Reading
Mitchell Tenpenny Celebrates Wife Meghan Patrick’s Chart-Topping Success
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 25, 2025
Dec. corn $4.23 and 1/2, down 1/4 centJan. soybeans $11.24 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $317.00, up $2.80Dec. soybean oil 50.30, up 12 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.27 and 1/4, up 5 centsDec. live cattle $207.00, down 20 centsJan. feeder cattle $307.07, up $2.10Dec. lean hogs $78.45, up 25 centsDec. Class III…… Continue Reading
Program payments and a rise in net farm income could help support 2026 farmland market
A closer look at the farmland market for 2026. Randy Dickhut with Agricultural Economic Insights says cash rents have remained stable, but are expected to decline in 2026. “They could go down five, ten, fifteen, to twenty dollars an acre depending on the level of competition in the market,” he says. He tells Brownfield the…… Continue Reading
Meyer will return to FAPRI in the New Year
USDA’s chief economist has been named the new director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute. “I’m just moving at a different spot in the policy formation chain, one that allows you to to do a little bit more in depth work, a little more detailed analysis,” Seth Meyer tells Brownfield.…… Continue Reading
Carbon credit demand holds steady as more farmers evaluate program eligibility
A representative with Agoro Carbon Alliance says there continues to be farmer interest in the carbon marketplace. “Everybody is still looking for different monetary opportunities on their farm or ranch,” said regional sales manager Clay Craighton. Craighton says the market has stability. “We actually just signed a flagship agreement with Microsoft earlier this year to…… Continue Reading
Mixed reactions in farm country as trade aid decision nears
There are some mixed feelings about trade aid in farm country as agriculture awaits more details from the Trump administration. “I think we’re kind of in the same spot where we were eight years ago when we had all the trade disruptions with China,” says Matt Bainbridge, a farmer from South Dakota. “It seems like…… Continue Reading
Political market volatility frustrating farmers
A pair of Illinois farmers say it’s a frustrating time in agriculture. Mark Bunselmeyer is the newly elected president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. “We have these contentious times constantly with tariffs and different announcements day-to-day, and what kind of social media post might come on.” He says, “It’s tough to catch up just…… Continue Reading
U.S. wheat exports gaining momentum, farmer director says
A farmer director with U.S. Wheat Associates says he’s optimistic that strong export sales will continue. Kansas producer Gary Millershaski tells Brownfield wheat is competitively priced on the global market. “Which is great for exporting but really stinks if you’re a producer trying to sell it. However, the only way we get rid of…… Continue Reading
CropLife America launches Farmer Voices Matter to help combat misinformation in ag
A new initiative from CropLife America is helping raise awareness about misinformation in the ag sector. President and CEO Alexandra Dunn says Farmer Voices Matter emphasizes the role of crop protection tools. “We’ve seen a lot of conversations this year with the Make America Healthy Again Movement,” she says. “Pesticides aren’t used recklessly. They are…… Continue Reading
