Month: February 2026

Things could be shaping up for a wet spring in the Corn Belt.  Eric Snodgrass, chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says long-term weather outlooks show relief from the months-long Midwestern drought could be [Read More…]

An ag economist says producers are anticipating tighter margins in 2026 and that could impact cash flows. Michael Langemeier is with Purdue University.  “When we look at increases in the size of operating loans, about a [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were steady to higher Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.73. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.4725.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.4675 to $1.4725.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44.  No sales were recorded at that price.  Butter prices were unchanged at $1.71 after a ten-cent Thursday [Read More…]

South America could soon add more fuel to the recent rally in grain prices. Market analyst Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says there’s momentum from President Trump’s announcement that China plans to up [Read More…]

The executive director of the Dairy Business Association says several bills need to cross the finish line during the final weeks of the Wisconsin legislative session. Chad Zuleger tells Brownfield legislation close to getting final [Read More…]

A Kansas farmer says the Food for Peace program transitioning to USDA could bring reliable, long-term demand for sorghum. Amy France says it’s been a tough stretch for farmers who continue to face low-commodity prices. [Read More…]

The former chief economist for USDA says crop farmers are stuck in tight margins and are looking for a way out. “I’m not sure I’ve got a happy message,” Seth Meyer said, “which is I’m [Read More…]