USB Checkoff Chats Interview | Todd Hanton

Todd Hanten, in his fifth year on the United Soybean Board, sits down with Brownfield for an interview. Learn more as he discusses expanding new markets for soybean farmers, trade uncertainty, and how the Soy Checkoff helps drive global demand through strategic partnerships. He also talks about investments in high oleic soybeans and biotech traits that help farmers manage pests,…… Continue Reading

Cattle futures waiting on direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business.  August live cattle closed $3.35 higher at $233.07 and October live cattle closed $3.27 higher at $229.72.  August feeder cattle closed $2.75 higher at $338.95 and September feeder cattle closed $2.67 higher at $339.75.  It was another pretty quiet…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 30, 2025

Sep. corn closed at $3.91 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.67 and 3/4, down 14 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $260.70, down $1.00Aug. soybean oil closed at 56.50, down 104 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.23 and 3/4, down 6 centsAug. live cattle closed at $233.07, up $3.35Aug. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading

Where Have All the Thank-Yous Gone?

Commentary.  Summer’s end is in sight and across rural America, county fairgrounds are quieting. The livestock trailers have rolled out, the ribbons have been packed away, and families are returning home with tired feet and full hearts. For many, the county fair is a highlight of the summer. It is a celebration of community, hard…… Continue Reading

Corn manages steady to firm finish

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is watching development conditions, which generally look favorable in much of the region, boosting ideas of a big crop. There was no major public progress out of this round of tariff talks with China and there’s been no announcement of another 90-day tariff pause, yet.…… Continue Reading

Kansas farmer says tassel wrap issue not widespread on his farm

A farmer in central Kansas says he’s identified some pollination issues in his corn crop. Paul Penner says tassel wrap appeared earlier this month – a condition where leaves fail to unfurl that can impact pollination. “This is the first time I’ve seen it to this extent. I don’t think it’s more than 1 to…… Continue Reading

Ricketts says trade tactics could get China to an agreement

A U.S. Senator says he remains optimistic that the President’s trade negotiating tactics will allow more exports of American ag goods.  Republican Pete Rickets of Nebraska says current negotiations with China could lead to a balanced and fair agreement. “What I expect is that we will have better access to Chinese markets for our agricultural products.”…… Continue Reading

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