Wisconsin CREP signup window running out soon

Time is running out for Wisconsin farmers to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. Brian Loeffelholz with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield this year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is watching enrollments closely to prevent going over the 28-million acre national cap in the twice-extended 2018 Farm Bill. “This year…… Continue Reading

Cattle futures up ahead of USDA’s On Feed report

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, supported by higher boxed beef, ahead of this week’s Cattle on Feed report from the USDA. June live cattle closed $1.47 higher at $215.62 and August live cattle closed $1.85 higher at $210.50.  August feeder cattle closed $3.35 higher at $299.77 and September feeder…… Continue Reading

Iowans warned of unintended consequences of carbon pipeline bill

Representatives of the Iowa Renewable Fuels and Iowa Corn Growers Associations are warning Iowans of unintended consequences if a bill limiting eminent domain for carbon pipelines is signed into law. Iowa Corn member Vic Miller, who farms in Fayette County, says it’s unfortunate the focus of the bill has largely been on private property rights.…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 22, 2025

Jul. corn closed at $4.63, up 2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.67 and 1/2, up 4 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $298.50, up $4.40Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.11, down 72 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.44 and 1/2, down 4 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $215.62, up $1.47Aug. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading

Soybeans see higher finish, with corn, wheat mixed

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans started the session lower but recovered, following bean meal, which was up on short covering and product spread trade. Bean oil was down on that product spread trade, the lower move in crude oil, and some questions about biofuels policy. The trade’s watching U.S. planting…… Continue Reading

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