A professor at Michigan State University says he’s concerned the rapid loss of market share to South America could impact the future of U.S. soybean exports. David Ortega says China still has not made any new crop soybean purchases for the current marketing year. “China likes stability when it comes to trade policy,” he says.…… Continue Reading
CHS CEO calls soybean export drop to China “very concerning”
A top U.S. grain merchandiser is concerned by the lack of soybean exports to China. CHS CEO Jay Debertin calls the situation unfortunate. “The U.S. grain industry has very little sales on for China for new crop. And perhaps some of the most unfortunate news is Argentina in the last week or so stepped in…… Continue Reading
Missouri seeks SNAP ban on sugary, processed foods
The State of Missouri plans to modify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to discourage purchases of ultra-processed and sugary foods. Governor Mike Kehoe issued an executive order and sent a waiver request to the USDA on Monday. If approved by the USDA, following stakeholder engagement, Missouri’s SNAP changes will go into effect October 2026. Missouri…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 30, 2025
Dec. corn $4.15 and 1/2, down 6 centsNov. soybeans $10.01 and 3/4, down 8 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $265.70, down $2.40Oct. soybean oil 48.87, down 24 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.08, down 11 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $231.85, up 52 centsOct. feeder cattle $361.02, up $4.82Oct. lean hogs $99.85, down $1.30Oct. Class III milk…… Continue Reading
REPORT: Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman Split Was ‘Inevitable’
The news that Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have separated after nearly 20 years of marriage has stunned fans, but insiders were not surprised. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Love Hurts: 18 Celebrity Breakups We Never Saw Coming
When beloved couples quit without warning, we all get hurt. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
USDA: August farm prices rise slightly, but input costs still outpace gains
The USDA says farmers made and paid a little bit more in August than they did in July. The USDA’s index of prices received was up 1% on the month thanks to gains in cattle, calves, strawberries, and lettuce, against losses in corn, broilers, market eggs, and grapes. The index of prices paid was 0.9%…… Continue Reading
Nicole Kidman Files for Divorce From Keith Urban After 19 Years
Kidman filed for divorce in Nashville, less than 24 hours after news of their separation broke. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Tech-driven ag careers help fuel record enrollment at U of I’s College of ACES
The dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois says it’s a record-breaking fall. German Bollero tells Brownfield, “For the first time in 60 years, we’re over 3,000 undergraduate students in the college.” He says, “About 670 freshmen, plus almost 200 transfer students, so very excited about…… Continue Reading
Addressing trade barriers critical for future of U.S. ag exports
A professor at Colorado State University says USMCA renegotiations could be an opportunity to ease trade tensions and expand market access for farmers. Amanda Countryman says Mexico and Canada remain two of the largest U.S. agricultural trading partners. But, “There has been a lack of progress towards improved U.S. market access in general around the…… Continue Reading
