Legislation that would remove wolves from the Endangered Species List has again passed the U.S. House of Representatives.  Congressman Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin co-authored the Pet and Livestock Protection Act and says the carnage has increased over the past few years. “It’s not just northern Wisconsin either, it’s around a big part of the state.… ... Continue Reading

An analyst says a weather scare in South America could help improve U.S. grain prices, but so far, there aren’t any concerns. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says Brazil’s soybeans are expected to be record-large, and it’s unclear what will happen with corn. “A lot of farmers have already said they’re going to… ... Continue Reading

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, seeing notable week-to-week losses. Soybeans continue to monitor weather in South America, which looks good, aside from dry conditions in parts of Argentina. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says 67.3% of Argentina’s crop is planted with 65% of the crop called good to excellent, below a year… ... Continue Reading

An agronomy systems specialist at Ohio State University says farmers should start planning their weed management strategies for the 2026 crop year. Stephanie Karhoff says weed control starts in the fall.  “That herbicide burndown is really going to set us up for success,” she says. “It captures that window for a lot of our winter annual weeds… ... Continue Reading

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’s optimistic lawmakers can make progress on a new farm bill in 2026. John Boozman from Arkansas says even in an election year it’s possible. “If you spend any time at all in farm country, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that it’s difficult.”… ... Continue Reading

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by higher boxed beef, ahead of the USDA’s On Feed report. February live cattle closed $2.40 higher at $230.80 and April live cattle closed $1.85 higher at $230.  January feeder cattle closed $5.32 higher at $345.60 and March feeder cattle closed $4.80 higher at […]

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Mar. corn $4.43 and 3/4, down 3/4 centJan. soybeans $10.49 and 1/4, down 3 centsJan. soybean meal $297.60, down 80 centsJan soybean oil 47.90, down 11 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.09 and 3/4, up 2 centsFeb. live cattle $230.80, up $2.40Jan. feeder cattle $345.60, up $5.32Feb. lean hogs $84.50, up 37 centsJan. Class III milk closed… ... Continue Reading

The U.S. Trade Representative says unresolved agricultural issues remain a top priority in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Ambassador Jamieson Greer recently told lawmakers improving market access for U.S. dairy products will be a major focus. “I think rules of origin need to be addressed because I want to make sure that the benefits of the agreement… ... Continue Reading

U.S. egg supplies should remain tight in the near-term, but there are some signs of expansion. The USDA says 8.692 billion eggs were produced in November 2025, a dip of 3% from November 2024, with total layers also 3% lower and the average number of eggs per layer down slightly. The difference between future layers… ... Continue Reading

The Illinois state climatologist says a snowy start to winter and a Christmas warm-up could help ease the lingering effects of the fall drought in the Midwest. Dr. Trent Ford tells Brownfield soil temperatures under the snow have remained relatively warm, but… “The snow in that way has been deceptive.”  He says, “There was a… ... Continue Reading