Month: February 2026

U.S. soybean crushers had a big December as they try to meet meal and oil demand expectations. The USDA says 230 million bushels of beans were crushed to end 2025, one of the largest months [Read More…]

The Iowa House Minority Leader says carbon pipeline legislation will likely come down to a compromise. Democrat Brian Meyer says he recently voted against a House bill that would have placed an outright ban on [Read More…]

Farmers can no longer get prevent-plant buy up coverage, and the chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’d like the USDA to change that. John Boozman tells Brownfield farmers need every safety net [Read More…]

The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says growing global demand is helping strengthen the soybean outlook for 2026. Jim Sutter says the organization is focused on expanding market access around the world.  “We [Read More…]

A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says she fears farmland will be lost and young farmers pushed out of production if additional assistance isn’t approved by Congress. Michigan Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet tells [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were steady Monday except for whey and block cheese at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was down $0.01 at $0.74. One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0225 at $1.3850.  Eleven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.37 to $1.3850.   Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.41.  No sales were recorded.    Butter prices were unchanged at $1.58.  No sales [Read More…]

A farm training specialist with Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance says taking a comprehensive approach to risk management could help protect a farm’s financial stability. John Nagle says reviewing all insurance coverage options is a key [Read More…]

A farmer from northern Missouri says profitability is still possible for the farm, despite the volatile prices. Stephen Beck, who farms in Livingston County, says prices haven’t been great for corn or soybeans, but “we [Read More…]