New study shows unrestricted sales of E15 would boost economy
The chief economist with the National Corn Growers Association says a new study conducted in partnership with the Renewable Fuels Association shows expanding consumer access to E15 nationwide, year-round, would dynamically boost the American economy. Krista Swanson says full implementation would bring nearly $26 billion to the U.S. gross domestic...
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 17, 2025
Dec. corn $4.26 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.43 and 3/4, down 6 centsOct. soybean meal $283.90, down $1.90Oct. soybean oil 51.24, down 145 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.28 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $231.15, down $2.35Oct. feeder cattle $349.12, down $5.17Oct. lean hogs...
USDA’s record Michigan soybean yield forecast may be too optimistic amid drought
Harvest in Michigan is on pace to start earlier than normal as persistent drought conditions across a third of the state have impacted crops. Michigan State University Extension soybean educator Eric Anderson tells Brownfield rain has been limited since April, and above-normal temperatures will hit production numbers. “There’s a band...
National Potato and Onion Report
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Local buyers taking advantage of Iowa farmland opportunities
The vice president of Iowa Appraisal says local communities have been driving the farmland market in the state. Jim Rothermich tells Brownfield that September has been a strong month for ag land sales. “Most of them are local buyers, like at a $24,400 per acre sale in Mitchell County. That...
Global supply pressures limit U.S. wheat market upside despite strong demand
An ag economist says the wheat market currently faces a tough situation. Greg McBride with Allendale says there’s very good demand for U.S. wheat. “You just saw the USDA increase the export demand number on Friday’s report.” But he tells Brownfield the problem is that any sustained upside might be...
National Daily Hog Pork Summary Report
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National Daily Cow and Boneless Beef Summary
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Dollar Rebounds on Hawkish Powell
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.22%. The dollar whipsawed higher on Wednesday after recovering from a 3.5-year low. The dollar initially retreated on Wednesday after the FOMC cut interest rates by -25 bp and signaled another -50 bp of rate cuts by year's end. However, the...