An ag meteorologist says recent winter weather patterns could impact soil moisture levels across the Midwest heading into 2026. Greg Soulje says rapid temperature swings and precipitation could help relieve drought stricken areas. “Fifty plus degree temperatures swings and fifty plus mile per hour general winds,” he says. “Eighteen inches of snow in parts of northern…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 29, 2025
Mar. corn $4.42 and 3/4, down 7 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.49 and 1/2, down 9 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $298.80, down $4.90Jan soybean oil 48.78, up 6 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.13, down 6 centsFeb. live cattle $228.97, down 67 centsJan. feeder cattle $347.00, up 82 centsFeb. lean hogs $84.47, down 5 centsJan. Class…… Continue Reading
Illinois congressman says Congress is moving to rein in presidential tariff authority
A U.S. Congressman says efforts are underway to limit the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Illinois Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi says the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs issued through the Act have brought amending it to the forefront. “Congress never intended for that act to be used in this way.” He says, “The people should…… Continue Reading
Analyst says corn fundamentals are turning more supportive
The lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank suggests corn could have a strong year in 2026. Tanner Ehmke says demand has been strengthening. “Our domestic usage is very strong, especially with ethanol. Feed demand is incrementally climbing.” He tells Brownfield basis levels have also improved. “There’s a positive story here for corn. That’s…… Continue Reading
ICA focuses on building the next generation of Iowa cattle producers
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is working to help young producers build their futures. “We’ve got to get new, beginning producers into this,” said ICA CEO Bryan Whaley. Whaley tells Brownfield ICA established a “Next Gen” program in 2025. “One of the things we wanted to do was give them opportunities to figure out if they…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn see losses as traders monitor crop weather in Argentina and Brazil
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans are watching South America, with early harvest activity underway in Brazil and dry weather in parts of Argentina. Weekend rains in South America generally favored Brazil and northern Argentina over southern Argentina. Egypt bought 100,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. beans ahead of the open. There was…… Continue Reading
Federal boost coming to rural healthcare
Rural healthcare in seven Midwestern states will receive more than $200 million in federal funding. Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio will each receive large investments from the Trump administration’s Rural Health Transformation Program. And all 50 states will receive some funding. The program is designed to improve the well-being of rural communities…… Continue Reading
Modern Ag Alliance targeting state-level pesticide actions in 2026
The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says the organization is focused on protecting farmer access to crop protection tools on a state by state basis in 2026. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson says North Dakota and Georgia became the first states to pass pesticide laws in 2025. “There was a disconnect in terms of how we…… Continue Reading
NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin’s Parents Suffer Devastating House Fire
Officials have said that one person died, and another is in critical condition, after a devastating house fire at the North Carolina home of Denny Hamlin’s parents. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly unchanged Monday
Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged on Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.73. No sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0100 at $1.3450. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3325 to $1.3450. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.40. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were unchanged at $1.4025. No sales were recorded. Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0100 to $1.17. No sales were…… Continue Reading
