Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 11, 2025

Jul. corn closed at $4.38, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.50 and 1/2, down 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.20, down $1.70Jul. soybean oil closed at 48.02, up 23 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.34 and 1/4, down 1/4 centAug. live cattle closed at $218.02, down 17 centsAug. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading

Wheat mixed, soybeans and corn down ahead of WASDE

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were waiting for more details on the trade deal between the U.S. and China, along with clarity on biofuels policy. What is known about that trade deal hasn’t really pertained to ag, the headlines have largely been about rare earth metals, and a 55% import U.S.…… Continue Reading

U.S. Treasury Secretary talks trade with House Ways and Means Committee

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent didn’t share the details about the U.S. and China’s trade framework as he met with the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday. In his testimony, Bessent said China has a singular opportunity to stabilize its economy by shifting away from excess production towards greater consumption, but China needs to be…… Continue Reading

Expectations for beef production

An ag economist says Thursday’s supply and demand report from the USDA will help set beef production expectations. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says he anticipates further clarity on how the department will navigate live cattle imports from Mexico. “If there’s a statement in there of like, hey, we’re expecting imports to resume in the…… Continue Reading

Historically strong week for ethanol production

U.S. ethanol production and stocks both notched notable milestones last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged a record 1.120 million barrels per day, rising 15,000 on the week and 97,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated operating margins for the average Iowa plant improved,…… Continue Reading

Schreiber continues FFA journey, advocating for agriculture

A past Wisconsin FFA State President has expanded her ag education experience as a National FFA officer.  Mary Schreiber from East Troy served as FFA state president in 2023 and 2024.  Last October, she was selected from more than 30 candidates to be a national officer, and serves as the Central Region Vice President. “I’ve…… Continue Reading

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