The USDA raised its 2025 pork and broiler production projections, while cutting beef, turkey, and egg expectations. Beef production is now pegged at 26.188 billion pounds, 170 million less than June ...

A U.S. Senator from Missouri says the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary will be putting a stop to the Grain Belt Express. On social media, Josh Hawley said he talked with Secretary Wright about it ...

The lead atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says he’s keeping a close eye on several key agricultural regions across the globe. Eric Snodgrass says the European Wheat Belt has seen some ...

U.S. dairy leaders are pleased to see trade issues with Canada remain on President Trump’s radar. Shawna Morris with the U.S. Dairy Export Council says, “I think the President recognizes that’s the ...

The executive director of the Tulsa Ports says the inland waterway system provides a cost-effective option for farmers to transport ag commodities. “The fact that we’re there competing with those rail ...

The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says farmers continue to look for ways to implement additional conservation practices. ISDA director Don Lamb says a new report shows ...

The USDA sees a decline in U.S. wheat production from 2024 to 2025. This year’s winter wheat crop is now pegged at 1.345 billion bushels, down 3% from June as harvest moves forward and less than 1% ...

University of Wisconsin research is seeking fungicide use alternatives for potato growers after a popular product became more restricted. Plant disease expert Amanda Gevens says ongoing research is ...

Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist says nitrogen deficiency in some parts of the state could impact the crop as it approaches pollination. Dan Quinn says periods of heavy rainfall ...

A pasture and land management specialist with Corteva Agriscience says recent rains have helped give pastures a boost across Nebraska. Abe Smith tells Brownfield, “We started off the season like a lot ...

An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says the corn and soybean crops in his area are set up for a good season. Chad Kalaher, who covers the northeast quarter of the state, says it’s now all about the ...

July 10, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Dairy Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News, Markets Analysis ...