The head of the U.S. Grains Council says more dollars need to be invested in the Foreign Market Development and the Market Access Program, not less. Ryan LeGrand says those programs haven’t seen a funding increase since 2006. “And it’s through inflation and sequestration, it’s been cut in half over that time,” he says. He…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 25, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.79 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.31 and 1/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $293.80, up $2.00Mar. soybean oil closed at 45.44, down 26 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.72 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $195.72, up…… Continue Reading
Wheat extends decline
Soybeans were narrowly mixed, with nearby contracts up on bull spreading ahead of March going into delivery. There’s more rain in the forecast for dry parts of Argentina and harvest is advancing well in Brazil. The USDA’s next round of supply, demand, and production numbers are out March 11th, while CONAB’s updated guesses for Brazil…… Continue Reading
AgriNet grain bin invention would automate cleanout
An Iowa farmer is looking to patent technology that would improve grain bin safety. Caleb Renner of Klemme calls his invention AgriNet. “I had a pitch competition through my local community college that I applied for, and I kind of just threw around this crackpot idea of cleaning (the grain bin) out with a net…… Continue Reading
The first half of Indiana’s legislative session is complete
The director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says property taxes have dominated the first half of the Indiana legislative session. Andy Tauer says finding a solution is a priority for the organization and its members. “Senate Bill One is the large property tax bill that started out in the Senate and has now…… Continue Reading
Ranking Members calling for more support for rural America
Two Minnesota Democratic members of Congress are concerned about how farmers can navigate the current ag economy without a bipartisan farm bill. Angie Craig is the Ranking Member of the House Ag Committee. “216 farms filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy last year, that a 55% increase,” she says. “The uncertainty that we’re experiencing in America…… Continue Reading
Strong corn demand expected to continue for Mexico, despite potential new tariffs
A grains and oilseeds economist says he expects demand for corn to remain strong in Mexico, even amid potential new tariffs from the Trump administration. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank tells Brownfield he doesn’t expect that to change much. “I’m optimistic that we’re going to maintain that export pace into Mexico because of their supply demand…… Continue Reading
Shout-out to the shortest month
Commentary. Dear Winter: Don’t let the screen door hit you on the way out! Love, Cyndi As we bid farewell to February, I find myself aching for the warmth and promise of spring in the heart of middle America. But before I say a final goodbye to the shortest month, it is important to reflect…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Joins Blake Shelton for Reality TV Show, ‘The Road’
You can actually attend the concerts, for free! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
$5 old crop corn sparks farmer selling
An ag economist says there’s been some back-and-forth movement in the commodity markets this week. “We’re down $.20 if we did a Monday-to-Monday trade,” said Ben Brown with the University of Missouri. Brown says expectations have been bullish. “Over a month and a half of an extended rally,” he said. “This is the correction that…… Continue Reading
