Month: December 2025

Across the Corn Belt, cold, breezy weather lingers.  Tuesday morning’s low temperatures broadly fell below 10°F in the upper Mississippi Valley  .Additionally, snow showers and squalls continue downwind of the Great Lakes, while a new [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation nearly nationwide.  Colder-than-normal conditions will be confined to the Northeast. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to [Read More…]

An animal disease expert says biosecurity practices will look a little different based on the farm’s type and location. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield some biosecurity differences are based [Read More…]

Indigenous tribes have been learning how to improve their food crops for thousands of years.  The Ho-Chunk Nation has expanded its agriculture department to improve food security and bring back traditional food staples… and one [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mixed, mostly modestly higher, and feeders were up, preparing for this week’s direct cash cattle business. Feeders did see support from Monday’s losses in corn. February live was [Read More…]

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 [Read More…]

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 [Read More…]

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 [Read More…]

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 [Read More…]