An ag economist is voicing concerns about how additional tariffs could impact the long-term viability of the ag industry. Ohio State University’s Ian Sheldon says he’s worried about the future of ag exports. “I don’t see the US signing any free trade agreements with anybody, given the position the US...

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical selling and waiting for direct business to develop. April live cattle closed $.72 lower at $208.82 and June lives closed $.95 lower at $204.85.  April feeder cattle closed $.62 lower at $286.92 and May feeders closed $1.35...

A southwest Iowa farmer says input costs are one of his biggest concerns heading into the growing season. “To me, unfortunately it’s about the same as what we were last year and it’s a lot lower (grain) price than what we were looking at,” Jeff Jorgenson said. Jorgenson tells Brownfield...

May corn closed at $4.53 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.23, up 6 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $293.50, down $1.00May soybean oil closed at 45.16, up 89 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.28 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsApr. live cattle closed...

A former U.S. ag secretary says it matters how countries respond to U.S. trade tariffs. “It’s not as if we have markets in the United States where excess grain can go.” Tom Vilsack says that’s why U.S. agriculture relies so much on exports. And if global markets are disrupted, he...

An extension grain marketing specialist says answers to important U.S. supply and demand questions can provide clearer market direction. USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, released on Monday, is expected to show more corn and fewer soybean acres. Frayne Olson with North Dakota State University says the big question is whether U.S....

An official with Kansas State University says he’s disappointed the school had to suspend operations at its two Feed the Future Innovation Labs. “It’s unfortunate that we had to make the decision to shut those laboratories down,” said Ernie Minton, Dean of the College of Agriculture. Minton says the labs...

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a higher week. The trade was watching South American harvest activity and waiting for any new news on tariffs, especially as it pertains to China, while following bean oil. Bean oil saw another solid...

The vice president of Indiana Farm Bureau says farmers are becoming more concerned about drone data collection. Kendell Culp says while drones have increased efficiency on the farm, data breaches are a growing concern for farmers. “We’re spraying with them and we’re seeding with them, but they could still be...

A northwestern Illinois farmer says preparations are well underway for the spring planting season.  Jon Rosenstiel, who raises row crops and cattle in Stephenson County, tells Brownfield, “We have fertilizer to put on, and we got some nitrogen to get on, and we got a few oats that we’ll need...

Financial challenges are a concern as farmers embark on another growing season. Ag Ventures Alliance CEO Spencer Stensrude says many members are looking at very thin margins in 2025. “I think farmers across the country in pretty much every crop are struggling with profitability, costs remain very high. Prices, uh,...

The CEO of Stine Seed Company is confident there are adequate seed supplies for planting. Myron Stine tells Brownfield early spring conditions look good. “We feel like we’re getting product shipped in a timely fashion to make sure our customers get what they want.” He says farmers know getting crops...

Photo provided by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. A group of food science seniors at Purdue University developed a soy-based snack that took top prize at the inaugural food innovation student soybean competition.  Sara Thomason says the idea is based off of an egg roll. “We used spices like ginger, black...

An ag economist says costs have contributed to the slow expansion of the cattle herd. Kansas State University’s Glynn Tonsor tells Brownfield, “Our costs of running a cow are going up.”  “That’s been the case for several years,” he says.  “That actually slows down what you can pay or what...

Cash dairy prices remained mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.50.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 at $1.6350.  Twenty sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6075 to $1.6450.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.6350.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging...